The Highwayman food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dacorum
The Highwayman holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 June 2025, 13 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 262 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1AQ
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts The Highwayman 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 Highwayman | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Highwayman 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 Highwayman, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Tree Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Papa John's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Silver Palate Berkhamsted Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Mercurio's Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Simmons Bakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Per Tutti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about The Highwayman
What is The Highwayman's food hygiene rating?
The Highwayman has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 11 June 2025.
Is The Highwayman 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Highwayman last inspected?
The Highwayman was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 The Highwayman?
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 Highwayman compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and The Highwayman is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Highwayman 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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The Highwayman is one of 178 rated food businesses in Berkhamsted. See every hygiene rating in Berkhamsted →
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