Hemel Food Garden food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Hemel Food Garden 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 26 September 2025, 9 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: Central Nursery, Two Waters Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9BY
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Hemel Food Garden 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% | ← Hemel Food Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hemel Food Garden 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 Hemel Food Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Charlie's Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Apsley Express Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2020 |
| Best Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Busy Bees in Apsley Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Apsley Chinese (Chung Wah) Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Apsley Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Boxmoor Hall Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
Questions about Hemel Food Garden
What is Hemel Food Garden's food hygiene rating?
Hemel Food Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Hemel Food Garden 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 Hemel Food Garden last inspected?
Hemel Food Garden was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 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 Hemel Food Garden?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hemel Food Garden compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Hemel Food Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Hemel Food Garden 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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