Shalmsford Street Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Shalmsford Street Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 105 Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, CT4 7RQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
In Canterbury City, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Shalmsford Street Store sits behind roughly 1,346 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,160 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ← Shalmsford Street Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Shalmsford Street 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 Shalmsford Street Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartham Mini Store Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Firs Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| St Mary's Church Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Chartham Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Artichoke Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Local Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Black Sea Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 December 2024 |
Questions about Shalmsford Street Store
What is Shalmsford Street Store's food hygiene rating?
Shalmsford Street Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Canterbury City Council on 2 July 2025.
Is Shalmsford Street Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Shalmsford Street Store last inspected?
Shalmsford Street Store was last inspected on 2 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shalmsford Street Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shalmsford Street Store compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, while Shalmsford Street Store holds a 3. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Shalmsford Street 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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