The Compasses Public House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Three Rivers
The Compasses Public House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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 Compasses, 95 Tibbs Hill Road, Abbots Langley, WD5 0LJ
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts The Compasses 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% | ← The Compasses 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 The Compasses 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 The Compasses Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Langley Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2020 |
| Abbots Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Dolphin Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Abbots Langley Supermarket Retailers - other | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Cinnamon Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Abbots Langley Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2018 |
| Barkers Fish & Chips Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about The Compasses Public House
What is The Compasses Public House's food hygiene rating?
The Compasses Public House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 20 April 2026.
Is The Compasses 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Compasses Public House last inspected?
The Compasses Public House was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 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 The Compasses 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 The Compasses 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 The Compasses Public House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Compasses 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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