Hampton In Arden Stores food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Solihull
Hampton In Arden Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 18 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: Hampton In Arden Post Office & Newsagents, 8 High Street, Hampton in Arden, B92 0AA
How it compares in Solihull
In Solihull, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Hampton In Arden Stores sits behind roughly 987 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 987 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ← Hampton In Arden Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Hampton In Arden 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 Hampton In Arden Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Fentham Junior & Infant School School/college/university | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Bakery At Hampton Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Grace & Savour At Hampton Manor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Gayton Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
Questions about Hampton In Arden Stores
What is Hampton In Arden Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hampton In Arden Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Solihull Council on 18 July 2024.
Is Hampton In Arden 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hampton In Arden Stores last inspected?
Hampton In Arden Stores was last inspected on 18 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hampton In Arden 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 Hampton In Arden Stores compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, while Hampton In Arden Stores holds a 4. 152 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects Hampton In Arden 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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