Forge Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Telford and Wrekin Council
Forge Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 2 May 2018, more than 8 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: 24 Furnace Lane, Trench, Telford, TF2 7JY
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
In Telford and Wrekin Council, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Forge Stores sits behind roughly 1,137 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ← Forge Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Forge 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 Forge Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| G N Badley And Sons Retailers - other | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Atlantis Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Alex Indian Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Arjys Cuisine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Co Operative Retail Services Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Coverage Care Services Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Donnington Community Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2018 |
Questions about Forge Stores
What is Forge Stores's food hygiene rating?
Forge Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 2 May 2018.
Is Forge Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Forge Stores last inspected?
Forge Stores was last inspected on 2 May 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Forge 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Forge Stores compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while Forge Stores holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Forge 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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