Gade & Goose food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
Gade & Goose holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 31 March 2015, more than 11 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: The Gade And Goose, Galley Hill, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 3LB
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Gade & Goose 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% | ← Gade & Goose | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Gade & Goose 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 Gade & Goose, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Casper Kebab Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bam & Tata's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| CoachingMe Limited School/college/university | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Culinera @ John F Kennedy RC School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Dacorum Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Co-operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Coffee and Wine Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Aramark at West Herts College Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Gade & Goose
What is Gade & Goose's food hygiene rating?
Gade & Goose has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 31 March 2015.
Is Gade & Goose 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gade & Goose last inspected?
Gade & Goose was last inspected on 31 March 2015, more than 11 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 Gade & Goose?
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 Gade & Goose compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Gade & Goose is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Gade & Goose 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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