Flamstead Village Store & Post Office food hygiene rating
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Flamstead Village Store & Post Office 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 3 November 2016, more than 9 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: 21 High Street, Flamstead, AL3 8BX
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Flamstead Village Store & Post Office 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% | ← Flamstead Village Store & Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Flamstead Village Store & Post Office 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 Flamstead Village Store & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Spotted Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2025 |
| Three Blackbirds Pub/bar/nightclub | 116 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Flamstead Pre-School Caring Premises | 120 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2024 |
| Apple Trees Child Care Caring Premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Flamstead Village School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2022 |
| Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Premier Inn Luton South M1 J9 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
Questions about Flamstead Village Store & Post Office
What is Flamstead Village Store & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Flamstead Village Store & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 3 November 2016.
Is Flamstead Village Store & Post Office 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 Flamstead Village Store & Post Office last inspected?
Flamstead Village Store & Post Office was last inspected on 3 November 2016, more than 9 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 Flamstead Village Store & Post Office?
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 Flamstead Village Store & Post Office compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Flamstead Village Store & Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Flamstead Village Store & Post Office 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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