Mandy's Convenience Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Mandy's Convenience Stores 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 7 March 2019, more than 7 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: 3 Northend, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 8TA
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Mandy's Convenience Stores 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% | ← Mandy's Convenience Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Mandy's Convenience Stores 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 Mandy's Convenience Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Bennetts End News Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2023 |
| Bennetts End Community Assoc. Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2023 |
| Chambersbury Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Chambersbury Primary School Breakfast club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| 1 Ashley Close Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Cineworld Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Belswains Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
Questions about Mandy's Convenience Stores
What is Mandy's Convenience Stores's food hygiene rating?
Mandy's Convenience Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 7 March 2019.
Is Mandy's Convenience Stores 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 Mandy's Convenience Stores last inspected?
Mandy's Convenience Stores was last inspected on 7 March 2019, more than 7 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 Mandy's Convenience Stores?
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 Mandy's Convenience Stores compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Mandy's Convenience Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Mandy's Convenience Stores 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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