The Happy Hamper food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Dacorum
The Happy Hamper 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
This is a fresh result: The Happy Hamper was inspected on 14 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Dacorum score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dacorum ratings →
Address: 360-364 High Street, Berkhamsted, HP4 1HU
How this rating has changed
The Happy Hamper was re-inspected on 14 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts The Happy Hamper among the 891 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 78% 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 | 891 | 78% | ← The Happy Hamper | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 189 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 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 Happy Hamper 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 Happy Hamper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bar 309 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2017 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Dunsland House Ltd Caring Premises | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| PizzaExpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Marks & Spencer Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Giggling Squid Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Berkhamsted Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2026 |
Questions about The Happy Hamper
What is The Happy Hamper's food hygiene rating?
The Happy Hamper has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 14 August 2026.
Is The Happy Hamper 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 Happy Hamper last inspected?
The Happy Hamper was last inspected on 14 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Happy Hamper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Happy Hamper compare to other places in Dacorum?
78% of the 1,143 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and The Happy Hamper is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects The Happy Hamper 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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