Bovingdon Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dacorum
Bovingdon Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 June 2024, more than 2 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: Memorial Hall, High Street, Bovingdon, HP3 0HJ
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Bovingdon Pre-School 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% | ← Bovingdon Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Bovingdon Pre-School 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 Bovingdon Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovingdon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| K's Sandwich Bar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bovingdon Academy School/college/university | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Little Gems @ Bovingdon Primary Academy Caring Premises | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bovingdon Pensioners Lunch Club Other catering premises | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Burger Crafter Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bovingdon Village Stores (Costcutters) Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Little Seeds Montessori Other catering premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
Questions about Bovingdon Pre-School
What is Bovingdon Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Bovingdon Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 19 June 2024.
Is Bovingdon Pre-School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bovingdon Pre-School last inspected?
Bovingdon Pre-School was last inspected on 19 June 2024, more than 2 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 Bovingdon Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bovingdon Pre-School compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Bovingdon Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Bovingdon Pre-School 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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