Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stevenage
Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the shop requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 February 2026, 4 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: Ehi Afro Caribbean Stores, 20 Market Place, Town Centre, SG1 1DB
How it compares in Stevenage
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 527 rated places in Stevenage score this low, about one in 264. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods |
A further 166 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Urgent improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Bargain Grocery Outlet Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2006 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2021 |
| Event Catering Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| Geek Retreat Stevenage Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Fireaway Pizza Stevenage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Cece Cha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods
What is Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods's food hygiene rating?
Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Stevenage Council on 24 February 2026.
Is Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The shop may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods last inspected?
Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods was last inspected on 24 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "urgent improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Ehi Afro Caribbean Foods 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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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Stevenage, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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