Rose & Crown food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
Rose & Crown 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 2 September 2022, more than 3 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: The Rose And Crown, Trowley Bottom, Flamstead, AL3 8DP
How it compares in Dacorum
In Dacorum, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Rose & Crown 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% | ← Rose & Crown | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Rose & Crown 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 Rose & Crown, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamstead Village School School/college/university | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Three Blackbirds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| The Spotted Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2025 |
| Apple Trees Child Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Flamstead Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2024 |
| Flamstead Village Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2016 |
| Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Premier Inn Luton South M1 J9 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
Questions about Rose & Crown
What is Rose & Crown's food hygiene rating?
Rose & Crown has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dacorum Council on 2 September 2022.
Is Rose & Crown 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 Rose & Crown last inspected?
Rose & Crown was last inspected on 2 September 2022, more than 3 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 Rose & Crown?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rose & Crown compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, while Rose & Crown holds a 4. 192 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Rose & Crown 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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