Standon Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
Standon Convenience 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 5 August 2025, 11 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: 2 High Street, Standon, Hertfordshire, SG11 1LA
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Standon Convenience sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← Standon Convenience | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Standon Convenience 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 Standon Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westwoods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2016 |
| Post Office & Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt | |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2018 |
| Days Of Ashwell Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Star Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 206 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 January 2025 |
| China Garden Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
| Wasps Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about Standon Convenience
What is Standon Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Standon Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 5 August 2025.
Is Standon Convenience 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 Standon Convenience last inspected?
Standon Convenience was last inspected on 5 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Standon Convenience?
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 Standon Convenience compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Standon Convenience holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Standon Convenience 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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