Tennyson Convenience Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheltenham
Tennyson Convenience 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 8 March 2024, 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: 66 Tennyson Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 7BY
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Tennyson Convenience Stores among the 909 places in Cheltenham 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Tennyson Convenience Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 59 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 Tennyson Convenience 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 Tennyson Convenience Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bredon View Rest Home Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Biedronki.com Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Beechcroft Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Ash Tree Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Rowanfield Infants And Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Benhall Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Botanica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Cafecito Avenue Benhall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
Questions about Tennyson Convenience Stores
What is Tennyson Convenience Stores's food hygiene rating?
Tennyson Convenience Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 8 March 2024.
Is Tennyson Convenience 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 Tennyson Convenience Stores last inspected?
Tennyson Convenience Stores was last inspected on 8 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tennyson Convenience 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 Tennyson Convenience Stores compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Tennyson Convenience Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Tennyson Convenience 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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