J&P Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
J&P Store Ltd 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 December 2025, 6 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: 31 Charnham Street, Hungerford, RG17 0EJ
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so J&P Store Ltd sits behind roughly 931 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 931 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ← J&P Store Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 J&P Store Ltd 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 J&P Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bear Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| John O'Gaunt Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 May 2026 |
| Amore Italian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Pasquale Cordova - Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 205 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Tutti Pole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Asda Express Hungerford - Charnham Street inc Petrol Retailers - other | 291 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2026 |
| Antep27 Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 February 2026 |
| The Nuttery Retailers - other | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about J&P Store Ltd
What is J&P Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
J&P Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Berkshire Council on 23 December 2025.
Is J&P Store Ltd 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 J&P Store Ltd last inspected?
J&P Store Ltd was last inspected on 23 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J&P Store Ltd?
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 J&P Store Ltd compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while J&P Store Ltd holds a 4. 94 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects J&P Store Ltd 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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