A1 Equipment food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Dacorum
A1 Equipment holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 2025, 7 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: 6 The Cubic Estate, Eastman Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7DU
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts A1 Equipment 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% | ← A1 Equipment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 A1 Equipment 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 A1 Equipment, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cake & Bake Limited Manufacturers/packers | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Dough with the Flow Mobile caterer | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Armadillos Nursery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| DENS @ The Elms Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Bookers Retail Partners Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bar Anywhere Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about A1 Equipment
What is A1 Equipment's food hygiene rating?
A1 Equipment has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 9 December 2025.
Is A1 Equipment 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was A1 Equipment last inspected?
A1 Equipment was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months 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 A1 Equipment?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A1 Equipment compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and A1 Equipment is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects A1 Equipment 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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