Prudens food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Prudens holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 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: 75 High Street, Markyate, AL3 8JG
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Prudens 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% | ← Prudens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Prudens 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 Prudens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Markyate Grill at Fusion Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Fusion Foods Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 December 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Markyate Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 25 March 2025 |
| Nook Other catering premises | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 118 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2026 |
| Markyate Fish Bar & Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Markyate Pharmacy Retailers - other | 206 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Prudens
What is Prudens's food hygiene rating?
Prudens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Prudens 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Prudens last inspected?
Prudens was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 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 Prudens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Prudens compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Prudens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Prudens 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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