Emmie Murphys Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
Emmie Murphys Village Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 November 2024, 20 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: 24 Church Road, Little Berkhamsted, Hertford, SG13 8LY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Emmie Murphys Village Store sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← Emmie Murphys Village Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Emmie Murphys Village Store 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 Emmie Murphys Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childminding Services Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2016 |
| Five Horseshoes Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| The Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Essendon Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Emmie Murphys Village Store
What is Emmie Murphys Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Emmie Murphys Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 4 November 2024.
Is Emmie Murphys Village Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Emmie Murphys Village Store last inspected?
Emmie Murphys Village Store was last inspected on 4 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Emmie Murphys Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Emmie Murphys Village Store compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Emmie Murphys Village Store holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Emmie Murphys Village Store 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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