Westgate Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Warwick
Westgate 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 16 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 31 Friars Street, CV34 6HA
How it compares in Warwick
That puts Westgate Stores among the 1,103 places in Warwick 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 | 1,103 | 89% | ← Westgate Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 87 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Westgate 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 Westgate Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Wines Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Barnardos Caring Premises | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Alderson House (Warwick) Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cabin News Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cafe at Market Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bonito Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2024 |
Questions about Westgate Stores
What is Westgate Stores's food hygiene rating?
Westgate Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Warwick Council on 16 August 2023.
Is Westgate 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 Westgate Stores last inspected?
Westgate Stores was last inspected on 16 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Warwick Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Westgate Stores?
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 Westgate Stores compare to other places in Warwick?
89% of the 1,233 rated food businesses in Warwick hold the top rating of 5, and Westgate Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Warwick Council inspects Westgate 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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