Watford Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Watford Convenience Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 10 Market Street, Watford, WD18 0PD
How it compares in Watford
That puts Watford Convenience Store among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 687 | 80% | ← Watford Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Watford Convenience Store none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Watford Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Boom Battle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| B And M Retail Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Aylesbury Fisheries Mobile caterer | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
| B And M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bee Zee Health & Beauty Retailers - other | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2021 |
Questions about Watford Convenience Store
What is Watford Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Watford Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 16 March 2018.
Is Watford Convenience Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Watford Convenience Store last inspected?
Watford Convenience Store was last inspected on 16 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Watford Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Watford Convenience Store compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Watford Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Watford Convenience Store and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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