The Verulam food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · St Albans City
The Verulam holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 21 August 2025, 10 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 Verulam Arms, 41 Lower Dagnall Street, St Albans, AL3 4QE
How it compares in St Albans City
In St Albans City, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Verulam sits behind roughly 818 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 818 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ← The Verulam | |
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Verulam, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre 33 Other catering premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Artist Locanda Bagutta Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2025 |
| Darlish Ice Cream Takeaway/sandwich shop | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cross Street Centre Other catering premises | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Aloha Poke Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bellaccinos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
Questions about The Verulam
What is The Verulam's food hygiene rating?
The Verulam has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by St Albans City Council on 21 August 2025.
Is The Verulam 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Verulam last inspected?
The Verulam was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
How does The Verulam compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, while The Verulam holds a 4. 157 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects The Verulam 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stalbans.gov.uk/business/Health-and-safety/food-safety/foodHygieneRating.aspx
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