W.C. Masters and Son food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Warwickshire
W.C. Masters and Son 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: 89 Long Street, Atherstone, CV9 1BB
How it compares in North Warwickshire
In North Warwickshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so W.C. Masters and Son sits behind roughly 504 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 504 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ← W.C. Masters and Son | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 W.C. Masters and Son 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 W.C. Masters and Son, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Churchills Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bates of Atherstone Ltd Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Darcie Mae's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| The Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Blake's Bistro and Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| The Old Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| The legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about W.C. Masters and Son
What is W.C. Masters and Son's food hygiene rating?
W.C. Masters and Son has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 23 April 2026.
Is W.C. Masters and Son 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 W.C. Masters and Son last inspected?
W.C. Masters and Son was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at W.C. Masters and Son?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does W.C. Masters and Son compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while W.C. Masters and Son holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects W.C. Masters and Son 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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