Food Safety in Berkhamsted Castle
190 establishments rated · 78.42% with 5 stars
Berkhamsted Castle is a Norman motte-and-bailey castle in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire. The castle was built to obtain control of a key route between London and the Midlands during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century. Robert of Mortain, William the Conqueror's half brother, was probably responsible for managing its construction, after which he became the castle's owner. The castle was surrounded by protective earthworks and a deer park for hunting. The castle became a new administrative centre of the former Anglo-Saxon settlement of Berkhamsted. Subsequent kings granted the castle to their chancellors. The castle was substantially expanded in the mid-12th century, probably by Thomas Becket.
Berkhamsted Castle (HP4) is home to 190 rated food establishments in the Central Bedfordshire area of Central Bedfordshire. 78.42% hold a 5-star rating, roughly in line with national averages.
Rating Distribution
Berkhamsted Castle vs Central Bedfordshire Average
% of establishments with given rating · Central Bedfordshire average across 3,630 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Berkhamsted Castle
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Griddle Pod and Coffee Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · HP4 1LT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 Mar 2025 |
| 2 | National Trust Shop Retailers - other · HP4 1LT · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 Apr 2025 |
| 3 | GAIL'S Retailers - other · HP4 3AP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 4 | HCL at Dagnall School School/college/university · HP4 1QX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 5 | Honesfolk Mobile caterer · HP4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 6 | Herts Pasta Other catering premises · HP4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 7 | The Red Lion Dagnall Pub/bar/nightclub · HP4 1QZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 | Munns Eggs & Potatoes Retailers - other · HP4 1QX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 Mar 2019 |
| 9 | Universal Food and Wine Retailers - other · HP4 1AL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 Jul 2023 |
| 10 | Sushi Daily Retailers - other · HP4 1HS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 May 2025 |
⚠️ Lowest Rated in Berkhamsted Castle
| Business | Rating | Type | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeevan’s HP4 1DF · Verify on FSA ↗ | 2 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 Jan 2025 |
Understanding Food Hygiene Ratings
Food businesses are inspected by local council officers and given a rating from 0 (urgent improvement needed) to 5 (very good). The rating is based on three areas:
How food is handled, prepared, and stored. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Condition of the building — cleanliness, layout, ventilation. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 25 is worst.
Management of food safety — training, records, procedures. Lower = better. 0 is perfect, 30 is worst.
A score of 0/0/0 means very good across all areas. Not all establishments receive sub-scores — some business types are scored differently.
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