Apple Trees Child Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dacorum
Apple Trees Child Care holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 October 2024, 21 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: 21 Church Road, Flamstead, AL3 8BN
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Apple Trees Child Care 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% | ← Apple Trees Child Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Apple Trees Child Care 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 Apple Trees Child Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flamstead Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 December 2024 |
| Flamstead Village Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2016 |
| The Spotted Dog Pub/bar/nightclub | 130 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 28 April 2025 |
| Three Blackbirds Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
| Flamstead Village School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 September 2022 |
| Harvester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Premier Inn Luton South M1 J9 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2026 |
Questions about Apple Trees Child Care
What is Apple Trees Child Care's food hygiene rating?
Apple Trees Child Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Apple Trees Child Care 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Apple Trees Child Care last inspected?
Apple Trees Child Care was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 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 Apple Trees Child Care?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Apple Trees Child Care compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Apple Trees Child Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Apple Trees Child Care 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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