The Oddfellows Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Dacorum
The Oddfellows 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 18 December 2023, more than 2 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 Oddfellows Arms, 113 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9SP
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts The Oddfellows 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% | ← The Oddfellows 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Oddfellows 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 The Oddfellows Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apsley Chinese (Chung Wah) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Apsley Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Busy Bees in Apsley Caring Premises | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Apsley Express Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2020 |
| Bells Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2022 |
| Barista'3 Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Apsley Lock Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about The Oddfellows Arms
What is The Oddfellows Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Oddfellows Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 18 December 2023.
Is The Oddfellows 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 The Oddfellows Arms last inspected?
The Oddfellows Arms was last inspected on 18 December 2023, more than 2 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 The Oddfellows Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Oddfellows Arms compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and The Oddfellows Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Oddfellows 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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