Lehal Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Staffordshire
Lehal 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 5 March 2024, 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: 36 Belvedere Road, Burton upon Trent, DE13 0RQ
How it compares in East Staffordshire
In East Staffordshire, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Lehal Stores sits behind roughly 742 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 742 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 169 | 17% | ← Lehal Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 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 Lehal 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 Lehal Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carden Bank Residential Home Caring Premises | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Burton Fields School School/college/university | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Calais Road Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Delicious Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Cafe Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Catering at Queens Hospital Burton Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Coffee at Queens Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| D-Hive Ltd Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Lehal Stores
What is Lehal Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lehal Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Lehal 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 Lehal Stores last inspected?
Lehal Stores was last inspected on 5 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lehal Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Lehal Stores compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Lehal Stores holds a 4. 169 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Lehal 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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Lehal Stores is one of 690 rated food businesses in Burton upon Trent. See every hygiene rating in Burton upon Trent →
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