The Akeman food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
The Akeman holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: 9 Akeman Street, Tring, HP23 6AA
How it compares in Dacorum
In Dacorum, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so The Akeman sits behind roughly 864 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 864 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ← The Akeman | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Akeman 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 Akeman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| The Espresso Lounge Ltd Other catering premises | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Majhi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Barracuda Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 January 2026 |
| Crockers Experience Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Culture Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Black Goo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about The Akeman
What is The Akeman's food hygiene rating?
The Akeman has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dacorum Council on 29 July 2025.
Is The Akeman safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Akeman last inspected?
The Akeman was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 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 The Akeman?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Akeman compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while The Akeman holds a 4. 192 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Akeman 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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