Grovelands Convenience Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cherwell
Grovelands Convenience Stores 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 18 April 2023, more than 3 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: 49 Bellenger Way, Kidlington, OX5 1TR
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Grovelands Convenience Stores among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Grovelands Convenience Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Grovelands Convenience 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 Grovelands Convenience Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey’s Hut Pub/bar/nightclub | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Small Steps Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Kidlington Bowls Other catering premises | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Kebab Kid Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ovisher Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Express BBQ Pizza / Kidlington Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Off The Hook Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Red Lion Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Grovelands Convenience Stores
What is Grovelands Convenience Stores's food hygiene rating?
Grovelands Convenience Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 18 April 2023.
Is Grovelands Convenience Stores 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 Grovelands Convenience Stores last inspected?
Grovelands Convenience Stores was last inspected on 18 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Grovelands Convenience Stores?
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 Grovelands Convenience Stores compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Grovelands Convenience Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Grovelands Convenience 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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