Berko Community Fridge food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dacorum
Berko Community Fridge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Berko Community Fridge was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Dacorum score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dacorum ratings →
Address: Northchurch Social Centre, Bell Lane, Northchurch, HP4 3RD
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Berko Community Fridge among the 891 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 78% 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 | 891 | 78% | ← Berko Community Fridge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 189 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Berko Community Fridge 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 Berko Community Fridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's After School Club Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| St Marys CofE Primary School School/college/university | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Simmons Bakers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| DJ's Playzone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Shop For Good Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Sunnyside Rural Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2026 |
| Egerton Rothesay School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Happy Days Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
Questions about Berko Community Fridge
What is Berko Community Fridge's food hygiene rating?
Berko Community Fridge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 14 July 2026.
Is Berko Community Fridge 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Berko Community Fridge last inspected?
Berko Community Fridge was last inspected on 14 July 2026, a month 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 Berko Community Fridge?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Berko Community Fridge compare to other places in Dacorum?
78% of the 1,143 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Berko Community Fridge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Berko Community Fridge 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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