Foxhill Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Foxhill Food Store 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 30 May 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: 5 - 7 Foxhill, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6SX
How it compares in Watford
That puts Foxhill Food Store among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← Foxhill Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 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 Foxhill Food Store 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 Foxhill Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Cherry Tree Primary School School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Beechfield School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Beechfield Childrens Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2018 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ The Orchard Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Argos At Sainsbury's Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2020 |
| Bright Little Stars Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
Questions about Foxhill Food Store
What is Foxhill Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Foxhill Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 30 May 2024.
Is Foxhill Food Store 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 Foxhill Food Store last inspected?
Foxhill Food Store was last inspected on 30 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Foxhill Food Store?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Foxhill Food Store compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Foxhill Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Foxhill Food Store 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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