Guildhall Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Guildhall 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 31 January 2024, 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: 34 Town Street, Thaxted, Dunmow, CM6 2LA
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Guildhall Stores among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Guildhall Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Guildhall 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 Guildhall Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waylett Of Thaxted Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 March 2024 |
| Vintage Style Living Retailers - other | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Dorringtons Ltd Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Thaxted Pharmacy Retailers - other | 67 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| India Villa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 178 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Star Pub Thaxted Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Saracens Filling Station Retailers - other | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about Guildhall Stores
What is Guildhall Stores's food hygiene rating?
Guildhall Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 31 January 2024.
Is Guildhall 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 Guildhall Stores last inspected?
Guildhall Stores was last inspected on 31 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Guildhall 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 Guildhall Stores compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Guildhall Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Guildhall 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
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Guildhall Stores is one of 147 rated food businesses in Dunmow. See every hygiene rating in Dunmow →
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