Ashwell Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Ashwell Village 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 June 2025, 13 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: 70 High Street, Ashwell, SG7 5NS
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Ashwell Village Stores sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← Ashwell Village Stores | |
| 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 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 Ashwell Village 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 Ashwell Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Lunch Caring Premises | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Crumps Butchers Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 March 2026 |
| The Bushel Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Ashwell Primary School School/college/university | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Premier Ashwell Wrap Around Care Caring Premises | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Days Of Ashwell Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Rhubarb & Mustard Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2013 |
| The Rose & Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about Ashwell Village Stores
What is Ashwell Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ashwell Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 11 June 2025.
Is Ashwell Village 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 Ashwell Village Stores last inspected?
Ashwell Village Stores was last inspected on 11 June 2025, 13 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 Ashwell Village Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ashwell Village Stores compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ashwell Village Stores holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Ashwell Village 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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