Three Horseshoes Public House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
Three Horseshoes Public House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: Three Horseshoes, Winkwell, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 2RZ
How it compares in Dacorum
In Dacorum, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Three Horseshoes Public House 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% | ← Three Horseshoes Public House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Three Horseshoes Public House 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 Three Horseshoes Public House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Petroleum Ltd Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2023 |
| Camelot R U F Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Chaulden Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Chaulden Adventure Playground Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Boxmoor Lodge Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about Three Horseshoes Public House
What is Three Horseshoes Public House's food hygiene rating?
Three Horseshoes Public House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dacorum Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Three Horseshoes Public House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Three Horseshoes Public House last inspected?
Three Horseshoes Public House was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Three Horseshoes Public House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Three Horseshoes Public House compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while Three Horseshoes Public House holds a 4. 192 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Three Horseshoes Public House 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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