The Grand Junction Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
The Grand Junction Arms 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 30 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: The Grand Junction Arms, Bulbourne Road, Bulbourne, HP23 5QE
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts The Grand Junction Arms 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% | ← The Grand Junction Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Grand Junction Arms 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 The Grand Junction Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gardeners Retreat Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| The Marmalade Cat Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| New Mill Baptist Church Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Grove Road Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| The Anglers Retreat Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Waters Edge Marsworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| The Rainbow Roast Cafe At Sapphire Gymnastics Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Chiltern Fish & Game Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about The Grand Junction Arms
What is The Grand Junction Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Grand Junction Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 30 January 2026.
Is The Grand Junction Arms 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 The Grand Junction Arms last inspected?
The Grand Junction Arms was last inspected on 30 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 The Grand Junction Arms?
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 The Grand Junction Arms compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and The Grand Junction Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Grand Junction Arms 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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