International Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Gloucestershire
International 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 16 April 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: 105 Regent Street, Kingswood, South Gloucestershire, BS15 8LJ
How it compares in South Gloucestershire
In South Gloucestershire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so International Stores sits behind roughly 1,402 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,402 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 10% | ← International Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 437 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 International 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 International Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AIP C/O Our Lady Of Lordes Catholic Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| 2 Mile Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| ALP Kingswood School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Athugala Ceylon Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
| Aspens Services Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Beacon Rise Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Barton Hill Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
Questions about International Stores
What is International Stores's food hygiene rating?
International Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Gloucestershire Council on 16 April 2024.
Is International 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 International Stores last inspected?
International Stores was last inspected on 16 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Gloucestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at International 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 International Stores compare to other places in South Gloucestershire?
84% of the 1,674 rated food businesses in South Gloucestershire hold the top rating of 5, while International Stores holds a 4. 173 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Gloucestershire Council inspects International 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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