Westholme Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Oxfordshire
Westholme 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 13 June 2022, more than 4 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: 24-26 Wallingford Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 0BG
How it compares in South Oxfordshire
That puts Westholme Stores among the 808 places in South Oxfordshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 808 | 71% | ← Westholme Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 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 Westholme 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 Westholme Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pierreponts Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 April 2025 |
| Goring Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 22 January 2025 |
| The Goring Grocer Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Viv's Cafe - Goring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Goring Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| Thai Lotus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Goring Village Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 27 May 2025 |
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Westholme Stores
What is Westholme Stores's food hygiene rating?
Westholme Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Oxfordshire Council on 13 June 2022.
Is Westholme 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 Westholme Stores last inspected?
Westholme Stores was last inspected on 13 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Oxfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Westholme Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Westholme Stores compare to other places in South Oxfordshire?
71% of the 1,136 rated food businesses in South Oxfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Westholme Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Oxfordshire Council inspects Westholme 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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