The Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
The Stores 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 19 February 2019, more than 7 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: 21 Clawdd Poncen, Corwen, LL21 9RT
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts The Stores among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← The Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Stores 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 The Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caer Drewyn - Corwen CP School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2018 |
| Ysgol Caer Drewyn Breakfast Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2016 |
| Grace Foods / W T Foods Manufacturers/packers | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| R G Bacon Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Cysgod Y Gaer Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2024 |
| Corwen Leisure Centre And Bodyz Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Crown Hotel Corwen Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 28 January 2025 |
| Corwen Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
Questions about The Stores
What is The Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 19 February 2019.
Is The Stores 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 The Stores last inspected?
The Stores was last inspected on 19 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Stores compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects The Stores 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Stores is one of 54 rated food businesses in Corwen. See every hygiene rating in Corwen →
Denbighshire inspects and rates 1,149 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Denbighshire →
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