La Lena European Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tamworth
La Lena European Food 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 26 January 2026, 5 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: 1 Wardle Street, B79 7QH
How it compares in Tamworth
That puts La Lena European Food Store among the 420 places in Tamworth holding top marks, 86% 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 | 420 | 86% | ← La Lena European Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 67 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 La Lena European Food 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 La Lena European Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ana’s Kebab-Tamworth Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Cornerpost Education Centre Other catering premises | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Dhillons Newsagents Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Busy Kids Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2017 |
| Blue Water Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Community Together Cic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| China Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Castle Sports Lounge Pub/bar/nightclub | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about La Lena European Food Store
What is La Lena European Food Store's food hygiene rating?
La Lena European Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tamworth Council on 26 January 2026.
Is La Lena European Food 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 La Lena European Food Store last inspected?
La Lena European Food Store was last inspected on 26 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tamworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at La Lena European Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does La Lena European Food Store compare to other places in Tamworth?
86% of the 489 rated food businesses in Tamworth hold the top rating of 5, and La Lena European Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tamworth Council inspects La Lena European Food 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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