DJ's Playzone food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dacorum
DJ's Playzone 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
The rating dates from 19 March 2026, 3 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: 1 Northbridge Road, Berkhamsted, HP4 1EH
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts DJ's Playzone 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% | ← DJ's Playzone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 DJ's Playzone 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 DJ's Playzone, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop For Good Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Happy Days Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| St Mary's After School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| St Marys CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Majestic Wine Warehouse Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2022 |
| Bridgewater Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Rialize Childcare at Bridgewater School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Simmons Bakers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about DJ's Playzone
What is DJ's Playzone's food hygiene rating?
DJ's Playzone has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 19 March 2026.
Is DJ's Playzone 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 DJ's Playzone last inspected?
DJ's Playzone was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 DJ's Playzone?
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 DJ's Playzone compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and DJ's Playzone is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects DJ's Playzone 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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