Lacock Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Lacock 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 11 April 2023, more than 3 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: 12 High Street, Lacock, SN15 2LQ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Lacock Stores among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Lacock Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 Lacock 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 Lacock Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Trust Shop Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| The George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| The Cake Chemists ta CoCoChemistry Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Quintessentially English Manufacturers/packers | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2019 |
| Stable Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| The Lacock Bakery Retailers - other | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Courtyard Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Bell Inn and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Lacock Stores
What is Lacock Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lacock Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 11 April 2023.
Is Lacock 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 Lacock Stores last inspected?
Lacock Stores was last inspected on 11 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lacock Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lacock Stores compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Lacock Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Lacock 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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