One Stop Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Suffolk
One Stop Stores Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 April 2013, more than 13 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: 78 Sands Lane, Oulton, Lowestoft, NR32 3HS
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so One Stop Stores Limited sits behind roughly 1,994 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ← One Stop Stores Limited | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 One Stop Stores Limited 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 One Stop Stores Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushells Bakery @ The Hatch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Booker Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2012 |
| Fish & Chips Gresham Avenue Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Broadlands Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Dinky Town Play Cafe / Enchanted Kingdom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Cupcakes From The Hart Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2014 |
| Bridge Road Premier Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about One Stop Stores Limited
What is One Stop Stores Limited's food hygiene rating?
One Stop Stores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Suffolk Council on 26 April 2013.
Is One Stop Stores Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was One Stop Stores Limited last inspected?
One Stop Stores Limited was last inspected on 26 April 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at One Stop Stores Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does One Stop Stores Limited compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while One Stop Stores Limited holds a 4. 213 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects One Stop Stores Limited 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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