Early Adventures

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-04-11

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
15
Structural Compliance
10
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Early Adventures is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 10 Katherine Place, College Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BT, in the Three Rivers local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 11 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 10 — good), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Three Rivers oversees 646 registered food businesses, of which 86% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Three Rivers is 4.8 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
10 Katherine Place, College Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire
Postcode
WD5 0BT
Local Authority
Three Rivers
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1133969

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Early Adventures?

Early Adventures has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Three Rivers.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Early Adventures last inspected?

Early Adventures was last inspected on 2025-04-11. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Early Adventures improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Early Adventures located?

Early Adventures is located at 10 Katherine Place, College Road, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire , WD5 0BT, in the Three Rivers local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WD5 postcode area.