Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Cheltenham
Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: 37 - 39 Winchcombe Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2LZ
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 909 | 89% | ← Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 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 Very good
- 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 Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods 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 Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Union Retailers - other | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Art Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Albion House Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bentleys Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Auntie Annes Retailers - other | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cambray Baptist Church Other catering premises | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bank House Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods
What is Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods's food hygiene rating?
Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods last inspected?
Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 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 Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Hoam Afro Caribbean Foods 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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