Chalkstone Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Chalkstone Stores 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 19 July 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: 3 Strasbourg Square, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 0HR
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Chalkstone Stores sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Chalkstone Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 Chalkstone 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 Chalkstone Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chippy's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Care UK Ltd Caring Premises | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Prezzo plc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Cineworld Cinemas Limited Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Barleycorn Haverhill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2018 |
Questions about Chalkstone Stores
What is Chalkstone Stores's food hygiene rating?
Chalkstone Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 19 July 2023.
Is Chalkstone Stores 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 Chalkstone Stores last inspected?
Chalkstone Stores was last inspected on 19 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chalkstone Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chalkstone Stores compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Chalkstone Stores holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Chalkstone 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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