Apsley Lock Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dacorum
Apsley Lock 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: 4 Evans Wharf, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9WU
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Apsley Lock 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% | ← Apsley Lock 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 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 Apsley Lock 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 Apsley Lock Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barista'3 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Bells Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Caffe Kix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Belswains Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Cart and Candies Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Apsley Chinese (Chung Wah) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Apsley Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees in Apsley Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Apsley Lock Pre-School
What is Apsley Lock Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Apsley Lock Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Apsley Lock 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 Apsley Lock Pre-School last inspected?
Apsley Lock Pre-School was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 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 Apsley Lock Pre-School?
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 Apsley Lock 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 Apsley Lock Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Apsley Lock 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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