Union Coffee and Dough food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dacorum
Union Coffee and Dough holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 July 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: 18 Dickinson Quay, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WT
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Union Coffee and Dough 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% | ← Union Coffee and Dough | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Union Coffee and Dough 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 Union Coffee and Dough, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apsley Lock Pre-School Caring Premises | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Barista'3 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Bells Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Caffe Kix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Cart and Candies Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Belswains Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Apsley Chinese (Chung Wah) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Apsley Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Union Coffee and Dough
What is Union Coffee and Dough's food hygiene rating?
Union Coffee and Dough has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Union Coffee and Dough 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Union Coffee and Dough last inspected?
Union Coffee and Dough was last inspected on 9 July 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 Union Coffee and Dough?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Union Coffee and Dough compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Union Coffee and Dough is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Union Coffee and Dough 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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