Unicorn Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Three Rivers
Unicorn Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Unicorn Public House, 38 Gallows Hill, Abbots Langley, WD4 8LU
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts Unicorn Public House among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 472 | 83% | ← Unicorn Public House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Unicorn Public House none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Unicorn Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arden House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Abbots Langley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2018 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Breakspeare Community Preschool Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| All Aboard Kids Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Caterlink Ltd @ Tanners Wood School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dockies Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about Unicorn Public House
What is Unicorn Public House's food hygiene rating?
Unicorn Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 10 July 2025.
Is Unicorn Public House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Unicorn Public House last inspected?
Unicorn Public House was last inspected on 10 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Unicorn Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Unicorn Public House compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and Unicorn Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Unicorn Public House and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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