Tucks & Tonic food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dacorum
Tucks & Tonic 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 12 August 2022, more than 3 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: 6 Bellgate, Hemel Hempstead, HP2 5SB
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Tucks & Tonic 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% | ← Tucks & Tonic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tucks & Tonic 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 Tucks & Tonic, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens - the Heights Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2023 |
| Aycliffe Drive Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Coffee and Wine Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| DENS @ The Elms Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Cherry Tree Manor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Bar Anywhere Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Alexandra Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Alexandra Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
Questions about Tucks & Tonic
What is Tucks & Tonic's food hygiene rating?
Tucks & Tonic has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 12 August 2022.
Is Tucks & Tonic 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 Tucks & Tonic last inspected?
Tucks & Tonic was last inspected on 12 August 2022, more than 3 years 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 Tucks & Tonic?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tucks & Tonic compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Tucks & Tonic is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Tucks & Tonic 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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