Maple Grove School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dacorum
Maple Grove School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 September 2025, 10 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: Maple Grove School, St Agnells Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7BG
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Maple Grove School among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Maple Grove School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
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 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 Maple Grove School 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 Maple Grove School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar Anywhere Mobile caterer | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Dough with the Flow Mobile caterer | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| DENS @ The Elms Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| A1 Equipment Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| 4-11 Afterschool care and learning Limited Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Cake & Bake Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
Questions about Maple Grove School
What is Maple Grove School's food hygiene rating?
Maple Grove School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Maple Grove School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Maple Grove School last inspected?
Maple Grove School was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 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 Maple Grove School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Maple Grove School compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Maple Grove School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Maple Grove School 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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