Food Safety in Berkhamsted Castle
194 establishments rated · 0% 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 194 rated food establishments in the Central Bedfordshire area of Central Bedfordshire. Only 0% hold a 5-star rating, below the national average — diners should choose carefully here.
Rating Distribution
Berkhamsted Castle vs Central Bedfordshire Average
% of establishments with given rating · Central Bedfordshire average across 1,849 establishments
🏆 Top Rated in Berkhamsted Castle
| # | Business | Rating | Hygiene | Structural | Confidence | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Red Lion Dagnall Pub/bar/nightclub · HP4 1QZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 2 | Berkhamsted Sixth Form Centre School/college/university · HP4 2BB · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 3 | PizzaExpress Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · HP4 1ZZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 Oct 2024 |
| 4 | Cakes by Marie-Clare Other catering premises · HP4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 Dec 2025 |
| 5 | Shop For Good Retailers - other · HP4 1EH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 Sept 2025 |
| 6 | Berkhamsted Golf Range Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · HP4 3GY · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 Jul 2025 |
| 7 | The SWAN Youth Project Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · HP4 3HH · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 8 | St Mary's After School Club Caring Premises · HP4 3QZ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 Apr 2025 |
| 9 | Compass Group UK & Ireland School/college/university · HP4 3BG · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| 10 | Not Just Soup Other catering premises · HP4 · Verify on FSA ↗ | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 25 Mar 2022 |
⚠️ 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.
Ratings data: Food Standards Agency · Open Government Licence v3.0 · Updated daily · Area info: Wikipedia · Map: © OpenStreetMap · © CARTO