The Apsley Bakehouse food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Three Rivers
The Apsley Bakehouse holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 February 2026, 4 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: Hyde Farm, Hyde Lane, Nash Mills, HP3 8SA
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts The Apsley Bakehouse among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← The Apsley Bakehouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Apsley Bakehouse 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 Apsley Bakehouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbots Hill School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Abbots Hill Nursery at Abbots Hill School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bedmond Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2016 |
| Bedmond Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Campus & Co Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
Questions about The Apsley Bakehouse
What is The Apsley Bakehouse's food hygiene rating?
The Apsley Bakehouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 25 February 2026.
Is The Apsley Bakehouse 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Apsley Bakehouse last inspected?
The Apsley Bakehouse was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Apsley Bakehouse?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Apsley Bakehouse compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and The Apsley Bakehouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects The Apsley Bakehouse 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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