Forrest Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waverley
Forrest 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 11 November 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: Forrest Stores The Green, Chiddingfold, Godalming, GU8 4TU
How it compares in Waverley
In Waverley, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Forrest Stores sits behind roughly 755 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 755 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ← Forrest Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Forrest 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.
Questions about Forrest Stores
What is Forrest Stores's food hygiene rating?
Forrest Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Waverley Council on 11 November 2023.
Is Forrest 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 Forrest Stores last inspected?
Forrest Stores was last inspected on 11 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forrest Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forrest Stores compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, while Forrest Stores holds a 4. 113 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Forrest 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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