Willian Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Willian Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Willian Post Office Willian Road, Willian, SG6 2AE
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Willian Stores sits behind roughly 944 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ← Willian Stores | |
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Willian 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 Willian Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimples Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Cherry Tree Pre School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Basra Food & Wine Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Chesfield Downs Golf Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Churro Boyz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Best Before Cafe CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Arena Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2012 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Willian Stores
What is Willian Stores's food hygiene rating?
Willian Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 2 March 2026.
Is Willian Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Willian Stores last inspected?
Willian Stores was last inspected on 2 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willian Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Willian Stores compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Willian Stores holds a 3. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Willian 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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