Chaulden Bites food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dacorum
Chaulden Bites holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 January 2026, 5 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: 38 Long Chaulden, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2HX
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Chaulden Bites 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% | ← Chaulden Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Chaulden Bites 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 Chaulden Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaulden Adventure Playground Other catering premises | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Camelot R U F Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Boxmoor Lodge Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Boxmoor Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Atlas Petroleum Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Boxmoor Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Chaulden Bites
What is Chaulden Bites's food hygiene rating?
Chaulden Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 17 January 2026.
Is Chaulden Bites 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chaulden Bites last inspected?
Chaulden Bites was last inspected on 17 January 2026, 5 months 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 Chaulden Bites?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chaulden Bites compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Chaulden Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Chaulden Bites 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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