Albion Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheltenham
Albion Stores 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 9 February 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: 130 Albion Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2SE
How it compares in Cheltenham
In Cheltenham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Albion Stores sits behind roughly 909 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 909 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ← Albion Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 61 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Albion 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 Albion Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok Thai Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bentleys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Art Union Retailers - other | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Cambray Baptist Church Other catering premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery At Cheltenham Caring Premises | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Cake Alchemist Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Albion Stores
What is Albion Stores's food hygiene rating?
Albion Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheltenham Council on 9 February 2024.
Is Albion Stores 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 Albion Stores last inspected?
Albion Stores was last inspected on 9 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Albion Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Albion Stores compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, while Albion Stores holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Albion 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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