Gill's Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Gill's Superstore 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
This is a fresh result: Gill's Superstore was inspected on 18 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in Watford score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Watford ratings →
Address: 156 Whippendell Road, Watford, WD18 7NB
How this rating has changed
Gill's Superstore has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 18 July 2026, and now holds a 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 July 2026 | 3 4 | Improved |
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How it compares in Watford
In Watford, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Gill's Superstore sits behind roughly 703 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 703 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 13% | ← Gill's Superstore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 40 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 157 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 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 Gill's Superstore 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 Gill's Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Madrasi Mobile caterer | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2026 |
| Amberside Care Home Caring Premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Amanartis, Baking Bread Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Aramark @ Watford Grammar School For Boys School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Afro Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Laurence Haines School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Alli Bhavan Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Angus Smashburger Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
Questions about Gill's Superstore
What is Gill's Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Gill's Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Watford Council on 18 July 2026.
Is Gill's Superstore 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 Gill's Superstore last inspected?
Gill's Superstore was last inspected on 18 July 2026, a month 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 Gill's Superstore?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Gill's Superstore compare to other places in Watford?
81% of the 868 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, while Gill's Superstore holds a 4. 117 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Gill's Superstore 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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