Lonsdale Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stevenage
Lonsdale Convenience 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 11 September 2023, 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: 549 Lonsdale Road, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 5DZ
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Lonsdale Convenience Store among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← Lonsdale Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 42 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Lonsdale Convenience 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 Lonsdale Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cygnet Hospital Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Almond Hill JMI School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Crownfoodstore.co.uk Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Daniels Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2019 |
| Clare's Little Bears Playgroup/Pre-School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2019 |
| Gofiit Nutrition Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
| Fairlands JMI School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
Questions about Lonsdale Convenience Store
What is Lonsdale Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Lonsdale Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 11 September 2023.
Is Lonsdale Convenience 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 Lonsdale Convenience Store last inspected?
Lonsdale Convenience Store was last inspected on 11 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lonsdale Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lonsdale Convenience Store compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Lonsdale Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Lonsdale Convenience 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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