Bells Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Bells Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 53 Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9PP
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Bells Convenience Store among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Bells Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bells Convenience Store 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 Bells Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees in Apsley Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Apsley Lock Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Apsley Chinese (Chung Wah) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Apsley Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Cart and Candies Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Apsley Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2020 |
| Belswains Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Barista'3 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
Questions about Bells Convenience Store
What is Bells Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Bells Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 15 August 2022.
Is Bells Convenience Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bells Convenience Store last inspected?
Bells Convenience Store was last inspected on 15 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bells Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bells Convenience Store compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Bells Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Bells Convenience Store 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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