Post Office Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
Post Office Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2013, more than 12 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 Post Office Arms, 46 Puller Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QN
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Post Office Arms 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% | ← Post Office Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Post Office Arms 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 Post Office Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxmoor Preschool Caring Premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Boxmoor Primary School School/college/university | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Boxmoor Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Boxmoor Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Boxmoor Village Store Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Boxmoor Hall Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Camelot R U F Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Post Office Arms
What is Post Office Arms's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 6 August 2013.
Is Post Office Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Post Office Arms last inspected?
Post Office Arms was last inspected on 6 August 2013, more than 12 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 Post Office Arms?
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 Post Office Arms compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Post Office Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Post Office Arms 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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