The Dick Whittington

South Oxhey

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 1 April 2025 by Three Rivers.

What does this rating mean?

The Dick Whittington in South Oxhey has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Dick Whittington Public House,
Prestwick Road,
South Oxhey,
Watford,
WD19 6LH

The Dick Whittington Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Dick Whittington. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Dick Whittington?

Food hygiene at The Dick Whittington is inspected by Three Rivers, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.threerivers.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Dick Whittington

What is The Dick Whittington’s food hygiene rating?

The Dick Whittington has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 1 April 2025.

When was The Dick Whittington last inspected?

The Dick Whittington was last inspected by Three Rivers on 1 April 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.