What is the average food hygiene rating in Dacorum?

The average food hygiene rating in Dacorum is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,114 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Dacorum compare with the national average for food hygiene?

76.6% of rated premises in Dacorum hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Dacorum 224 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Dacorum have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

853 food businesses in Dacorum hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.6% of the 1,114 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Dacorum have a low hygiene rating?

12 food businesses in Dacorum are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Dacorum food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Dacorum (1,259 establishments on record, 1,114 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Dacorum

In Dacorum, 76.6% of 1,114 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.68/5. These figures cover 1,259 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Dacorum has 853 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,114 rated premises (76.6%). 12 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 76.6%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -3.1 pp
National rank: 224 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Dacorum

5★ Very Good

853 (76.6%)

4★ Good

190 (17.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

59 (5.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

5 (0.4%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (0.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 74 awaiting inspection and 71 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 74 awaiting inspection and 71 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Dacorum: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Dacorum?: The average food hygiene rating in Dacorum is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,114 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Dacorum compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 76.6% of rated premises in Dacorum hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 3.1 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Dacorum 224 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Dacorum have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 853 food businesses in Dacorum hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.6% of the 1,114 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Dacorum have a low hygiene rating?: 12 food businesses in Dacorum are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Dacorum food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Dacorum (1,259 establishments on record, 1,114 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Dacorum

Little Raccoons Day NurseryCaring Premises · Stephensons Cottage, 306 Belswains Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP3 9XE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Kings Langley Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · Langley Fish Bar, 11c Hempstead Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire · WD4 8BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Rising Stars (9 to 5)Caring Premises · Markyate Village Hall, Cavendish Road, Markyate, St Albans · AL3 8PS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
PoltishMobile caterer · HP23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
BacanasOther catering premises · HP23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Joe's Vintage Coffee VanMobile caterer · HP23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Long Marston Cricket ClubOther catering premises · Long Marston Cricket Club, Cheddington Lane, Long Marston, Tring · HP23 4QP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Banana LeafRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 127-129 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP1 1BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Crêpes DelightMobile caterer · HP23
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Apsley Fish and ChipsTakeaway/sandwich shop · Apsley Fish And Chips, 40 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP3 9SB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Midland HotelPub/bar/nightclub · The Midland, Midland Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP2 5BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
The GreyhoundPub/bar/nightclub · The Greyhound, Chesham Road, Wigginton, Tring · HP23 6EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Dacorum

Peri Peri Original Hemel HempsteadTakeaway/sandwich shop · 148 Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP1 1EZ
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026
One Stop Stores LtdRetailers - other · Unit A Peacock Court, Three Cherry Trees Lane, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP2 7DP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 July 2025
Nisa LocalRetailers - other · Unit B, 158b Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP1 1BA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2026
Pa CoTakeaway/sandwich shop · 5 Silk Mill Way, Tring, Hertfordshire · HP23 5EP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 May 2025
NisaRetailers - other · 42 High Street, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead · HP3 0HJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2025
Raja TandooriRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Raja Tandoori, 84-86 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP3 9SD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 December 2025
Day 1 Convenience StoreRetailers - other · 24-26 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire · HP1 3AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2025
Jeevan’sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 59b Gossoms End, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire · HP4 1DF
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 January 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,259 real Food Standards Agency records for Dacorum, of which 1,114 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.