The Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
The Village 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 4 November 2013, more than 12 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: 1 - 3 Meadow Court, Bickley, Malpas, SY14 8DU
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts The Village Stores among the 2,139 places in Cheshire West and Chester 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 | 2,139 | 80% | ← The Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 308 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 145 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 33 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 37 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 309 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 The Village 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 The Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Barns Nursery Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Malpas Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 4 - Good | 26 September 2025 |
| Shajahan Indian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 May 2026 |
| The Honey Pot (Tushingham with Grindley CE Primary Wraparound Care) School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2023 |
| Tushingham CP School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Bishop Heber High School School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| P & R Ravenscroft Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2019 |
| Pop Up Play Village in and around Chester, Wrexham, Whitchurch & Nantwich Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about The Village Stores
What is The Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 4 November 2013.
Is The Village 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 The Village Stores last inspected?
The Village Stores was last inspected on 4 November 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Village 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 The Village Stores compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
80% of the 2,664 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects The Village 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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