Ingatestone Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Brentwood
Ingatestone Convenience Store 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 11 October 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: 47B High Street, Ingatestone, Essex, CM4 9DU
How it compares in Brentwood
In Brentwood, 83% of rated places manage a 5, so Ingatestone Convenience Store sits behind roughly 553 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 553 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ← Ingatestone Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 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 Ingatestone 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 Ingatestone Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Green Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2022 |
| The Ginger Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2018 |
| Galvins Family Butchers Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2021 |
| Stones Pizza And Restaurant Other catering premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| The Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Mini Moments Nursery Caring Premises | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2022 |
Questions about Ingatestone Convenience Store
What is Ingatestone Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Ingatestone Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Brentwood Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Ingatestone Convenience Store 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 Ingatestone Convenience Store last inspected?
Ingatestone Convenience Store was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ingatestone Convenience 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ingatestone Convenience Store compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, while Ingatestone Convenience Store holds a 4. 63 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Ingatestone 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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