Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge food hygiene rating
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Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 May 2022, more than 4 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: Highfield Community Centre, Bellgate, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SB
How it compares in Dacorum
In Dacorum, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge sits behind roughly 864 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 864 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ← Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge 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 Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens - the Heights Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Coffee and Wine Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| DENS @ The Elms Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Manor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bar Anywhere Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Alexandra Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Alexandra Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge
What is Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dacorum Council on 18 May 2022.
Is Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge last inspected?
Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge was last inspected on 18 May 2022, more than 4 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 Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge holds a 4. 192 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Hemel Hempstead Community Fridge 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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