Lawn Lane Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Lawn Lane Newsagents 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 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 26 Lawn Lane, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9HL
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Lawn Lane Newsagents 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% | ← Lawn Lane Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lawn Lane Newsagents 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 Lawn Lane Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Boxmoor Hall Pre-School Caring Premises | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Cotterells Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2018 |
| B&M Retail Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Breakspear Medical Group Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2023 |
| Cappuccio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
Questions about Lawn Lane Newsagents
What is Lawn Lane Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Lawn Lane Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Lawn Lane Newsagents 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 Lawn Lane Newsagents last inspected?
Lawn Lane Newsagents was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 months 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 Lawn Lane Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lawn Lane Newsagents compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Lawn Lane Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Lawn Lane Newsagents 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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