Apsley Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Apsley Supermarket holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 26 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 17 Dickinson Quay, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WG
How it compares in Dacorum
In Dacorum, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Apsley Supermarket 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% | ← Apsley Supermarket | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Apsley Supermarket 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 Apsley Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apsley Lock Pre-School Caring Premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Barista'3 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Caffe Kix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Bells Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Belswains Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Cart and Candies Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Apsley Chinese (Chung Wah) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Apsley Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
Questions about Apsley Supermarket
What is Apsley Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Apsley Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dacorum Council on 26 April 2023.
Is Apsley Supermarket 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apsley Supermarket last inspected?
Apsley Supermarket was last inspected on 26 April 2023, more than 3 years 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 Apsley Supermarket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Apsley Supermarket compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while Apsley Supermarket holds a 4. 192 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Apsley Supermarket 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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