The Grapes food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
The Grapes 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
This is a fresh result: The Grapes was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Grapes, Green End Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1QR
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts The Grapes 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% | ← The Grapes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 The Grapes 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 The Grapes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Lunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Boxmoor Preschool Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Boxmoor Primary School School/college/university | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Boxmoor Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Boxmoor Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Boxmoor Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Chaulden Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2026 |
| Chaulden Adventure Playground Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about The Grapes
What is The Grapes's food hygiene rating?
The Grapes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 10 June 2026.
Is The Grapes 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 The Grapes last inspected?
The Grapes was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month 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 The Grapes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grapes compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and The Grapes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Grapes 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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