Foodshed food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Stevenage
Foodshed holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Foodshed was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Stevenage score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stevenage ratings →
Address: 1 The Orbital Centre, Cockerell Close, Stevenage, SG1 2NB
How this rating has changed
Foodshed was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts Foodshed among the 450 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 88% 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 | 450 | 88% | ← Foodshed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 173 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 Very 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 Foodshed 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 Foodshed, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale Other catering premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Fizz Experience TA Warehouse Demo Services Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Euro Lytton Way Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
| Fujitsu Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Gate Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2021 |
| Eatlunch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Foodshed
What is Foodshed's food hygiene rating?
Foodshed has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 12 August 2026.
Is Foodshed 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Foodshed last inspected?
Foodshed was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Foodshed?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foodshed compare to other places in Stevenage?
88% of the 510 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and Foodshed is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Foodshed 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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Understanding this rating
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Foodshed is one of 417 rated food businesses in Herts. See every hygiene rating in Herts →
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