Snowley Wine & Beer food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
Snowley Wine & Beer holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Snowley Wine & Beer was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Snowley Parade, Manston Drive, Bishops Stortford, CM23 5EP
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Snowley Wine & Beer among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Snowley Wine & Beer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 Snowley Wine & Beer 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 Snowley Wine & Beer, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorringtons Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Coral's B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2007 |
| Birchwood High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Conewood Manor Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Hazelend Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| H@me And Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Cafe Masala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Snowley Wine & Beer
What is Snowley Wine & Beer's food hygiene rating?
Snowley Wine & Beer has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Snowley Wine & Beer 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Snowley Wine & Beer last inspected?
Snowley Wine & Beer was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month 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 Snowley Wine & Beer?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Snowley Wine & Beer compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Snowley Wine & Beer is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Snowley Wine & Beer 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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