VG Merchants

489 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BEOther RetailersLast inspected 23 February 2026 (7 months ago)

Good

Inspection breakdown

Points are given for not meeting standards, so fewer points is better. Read more about how the scoring works.

15 points in total. The overall rating is set by the total and by the worst single area, so 10 points for management of food safety holds this business at 4.

Hygienic food handling

Very good

0 of 25 points

Preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage

Cleanliness and condition

Good

5 of 25 points

Layout, ventilation, hand washing facilities and pest control

Management of food safety

Generally satisfactory

10 of 30 points

Checks in place, staff knowledge, and confidence standards will be kept up

Location

489 London Road, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 9BE (opens in Google Maps)

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Details

Scheme: Food Hygiene Rating Scheme · England
Local authority: Dacorum
Town/city: Hemel Hempstead
County: Hertfordshire
Business type: Other Retailers
FHRS ID: 201954

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