Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Dacorum
Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 March 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: 148 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1EZ
How it compares in Dacorum
A 0 is rare: only 1 of 1,123 rated places in Dacorum score this low, about one in 1,123. By contrast 77% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 864 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead |
A further 137 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Carlss Express (Londis) Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Banana Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Butterflies and Rainbows pre school Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
Questions about Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead
What is Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead's food hygiene rating?
Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Dacorum Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead last inspected?
Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead holds a 0. 1 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Peri Peri Original Hemel Hempstead 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Dacorum, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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