Banana Leaf food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dacorum
Banana Leaf holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Banana Leaf was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 127-129 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BB
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Banana Leaf 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% | ← Banana Leaf | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Banana Leaf 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 Banana Leaf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Creams Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Copper Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Carlss Express (Londis) Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Chicken Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Banana Leaf
What is Banana Leaf's food hygiene rating?
Banana Leaf has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Banana Leaf 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Banana Leaf last inspected?
Banana Leaf was last inspected on 28 May 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 Banana Leaf?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Banana Leaf compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Banana Leaf is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Banana Leaf 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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