Groombridge General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
Groombridge General Store 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 15 December 2020, more than 5 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: Manchester House Station Road, Groombridge, TN3 9QY
How it compares in Wealden
In Wealden, 77% of rated places manage a 5, so Groombridge General Store sits behind roughly 1,013 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,013 | 77% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ← Groombridge General Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Groombridge General Store 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 Groombridge General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunnibuns Limited Manufacturers/packers | 9 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2024 |
| Spa Valley Railway Groombridge Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2025 |
| Groombridge Lunch Club Other catering premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Groombridge Pre School Caring Premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Coffee Truck Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Groombridge Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Tasting Den Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Gourmet Garlic Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Groombridge General Store
What is Groombridge General Store's food hygiene rating?
Groombridge General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wealden Council on 15 December 2020.
Is Groombridge General Store 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 Groombridge General Store last inspected?
Groombridge General Store was last inspected on 15 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Groombridge General Store?
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 Groombridge General Store compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, while Groombridge General Store holds a 4. 218 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Groombridge General Store 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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