The Dome food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Watford
The Dome 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 1 May 2024, 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: 417 - 421 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 6PR
How it compares in Watford
That puts The Dome among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← The Dome | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 The Dome 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 Dome, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Cherry Tree Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Argos At Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Beechfield School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Beechfield Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2018 |
| Astero's Kitchen Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Annas Kitchen Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about The Dome
What is The Dome's food hygiene rating?
The Dome has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 1 May 2024.
Is The Dome 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 Dome last inspected?
The Dome was last inspected on 1 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Dome?
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 The Dome compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and The Dome is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects The Dome 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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Understanding this rating
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