The Dick Whittington food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Three Rivers
The Dick Whittington holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 1 April 2025, 15 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: Dick Whittington Public House, Prestwick Road, South Oxhey, WD19 6LH
How it compares in Three Rivers
In Three Rivers, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dick Whittington sits behind roughly 549 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 472 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ← The Dick Whittington | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Dick Whittington 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 The Dick Whittington, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Pre School A Community Caring Premises | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Age UK Hertfordshire Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Oxhey Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Boston Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Warren Dell Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about The Dick Whittington
What is The Dick Whittington's food hygiene rating?
The Dick Whittington has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Three Rivers Council on 1 April 2025.
Is The Dick Whittington safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Dick Whittington last inspected?
The Dick Whittington was last inspected on 1 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dick Whittington?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dick Whittington compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, while The Dick Whittington holds a 3. 19 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Dick Whittington 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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