Albury Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Guildford
Albury Village 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 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Albury Stores The Street, Albury, GU5 9AG
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Albury Village Store among the 821 places in Guildford holding top marks, 82% 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 | 821 | 82% | ← Albury Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 Very 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 Albury Village 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 Albury Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pratts Store Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Batch Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Albury Estate Smokery Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Pastanni Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Mandira's Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Silent Pool Distillers Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Country City Catering LTD Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Albury Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
Questions about Albury Village Store
What is Albury Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Albury Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 25 July 2024.
Is Albury Village 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 Albury Village Store last inspected?
Albury Village Store was last inspected on 25 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Albury Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Albury Village Store compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Albury Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Albury Village 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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