White Rock Convenience Food Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hastings
White Rock Convenience Food Market 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 17 December 2023, more than 2 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: Shop And Premises 35 White Rock, Hastings, TN34 1JY
How it compares in Hastings
In Hastings, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so White Rock Convenience Food Market sits behind roughly 749 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 749 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ← White Rock Convenience Food Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 90 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 White Rock Convenience Food Market 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 White Rock Convenience Food Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewing Brothers @ The Source Park Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bullet Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Alexanders Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Beak & Tail Limited Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Cake Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Buckswood St George School/college/university | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| 3 Souls in a bowl @ French's Bar Other catering premises | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Castle View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about White Rock Convenience Food Market
What is White Rock Convenience Food Market's food hygiene rating?
White Rock Convenience Food Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hastings Council on 17 December 2023.
Is White Rock Convenience Food Market 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 White Rock Convenience Food Market last inspected?
White Rock Convenience Food Market was last inspected on 17 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hastings Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at White Rock Convenience Food Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does White Rock Convenience Food Market compare to other places in Hastings?
91% of the 821 rated food businesses in Hastings hold the top rating of 5, while White Rock Convenience Food Market holds a 4. 37 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hastings Council inspects White Rock Convenience Food Market 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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