Central Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheltenham
Central 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 13 April 2026, 3 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: 99 St Pauls Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4HX
How it compares in Cheltenham
In Cheltenham, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Stores sits behind roughly 909 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 909 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ← Central Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 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 Central 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 Central Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam And Eve Cheltenham Pub/bar/nightclub | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| APs Cigar & Liquor Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Best-One Mann's Drink Stop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2024 |
| Brewhouse And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Bar And Wok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Admiral Slots Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Caffè Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Black Gold Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Central Stores
What is Central Stores's food hygiene rating?
Central Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cheltenham Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Central 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 Central Stores last inspected?
Central Stores was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Central Stores compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, while Central Stores holds a 4. 88 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Central 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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