Chock Shop food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · North Hertfordshire
Chock Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 8 Townsend Meadow, Ashwell, SG7 5FL
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Chock Shop among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ← Chock Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Chock Shop 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 Chock Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashridge farm club campsite shop Retailers - other | 195 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Three Tuns Pub/bar/nightclub | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Ashwell Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Days Of Ashwell Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Rhubarb & Mustard Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2013 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Ashwell Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Premier Ashwell Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
Questions about Chock Shop
What is Chock Shop's food hygiene rating?
Chock Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Chock Shop safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Chock Shop last inspected?
Chock Shop was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 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 Chock Shop?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chock Shop compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chock Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Chock Shop 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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