Sella Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Sella Supermarket 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 23 January 2024, more than 2 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: 120 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1LN
How it compares in Dacorum
In Dacorum, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Sella Supermarket 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% | ← Sella Supermarket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Sella Supermarket 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 Sella Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterflies and Rainbows pre school Caring Premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Carey Baptist Church Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Carlss Express (Londis) Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Copper Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Cloud Calls Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Aramark at West Herts College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Alexandra Care Home Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Alexandra Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Sella Supermarket
What is Sella Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Sella Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dacorum Council on 23 January 2024.
Is Sella Supermarket 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 Sella Supermarket last inspected?
Sella Supermarket was last inspected on 23 January 2024, more than 2 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 Sella Supermarket?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sella Supermarket compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while Sella Supermarket holds a 4. 192 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Sella Supermarket 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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