Essen General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broxtowe
Essen General Store 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 10 September 2025, 10 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: 103A High Road, Beeston, Nottinghamshire, NG9 2LH
How it compares in Broxtowe
That puts Essen General Store among the 543 places in Broxtowe holding top marks, 77% 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 | 543 | 77% | ← Essen General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 110 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 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 Essen General 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 Essen General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| :AM Coffee & Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Bistro 66 Also Trading As Marcello's Fresh Pasta Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Birds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Beeston Evangelical Free Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Beeston SSTN Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2021 |
| Amores Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bizzy Kidz Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Essen General Store
What is Essen General Store's food hygiene rating?
Essen General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxtowe Council on 10 September 2025.
Is Essen General Store 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 Essen General Store last inspected?
Essen General Store was last inspected on 10 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxtowe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Essen General Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Essen General Store compare to other places in Broxtowe?
77% of the 705 rated food businesses in Broxtowe hold the top rating of 5, and Essen General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxtowe Council inspects Essen General 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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