Hazelbank Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Waverley
Hazelbank Stores 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
The rating dates from 28 October 2025, 8 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: Hazelbank Stores The Street, Ewhurst, Cranleigh, GU6 7QY
How it compares in Waverley
That puts Hazelbank Stores among the 755 places in Waverley holding top marks, 79% 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 | 755 | 79% | ← Hazelbank Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 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 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 Hazelbank 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 Hazelbank Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbows End Pre-School Caring Premises | 192 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 July 2025 |
| Sayers Croft Field Centre School/college/university | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| Ewhurst Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Bulls Head Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Hazelbank Stores
What is Hazelbank Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hazelbank Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Waverley Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Hazelbank Stores 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 Hazelbank Stores last inspected?
Hazelbank Stores was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Waverley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hazelbank Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Hazelbank Stores compare to other places in Waverley?
79% of the 960 rated food businesses in Waverley hold the top rating of 5, and Hazelbank Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Waverley Council inspects Hazelbank 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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