Bourne Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
Bourne Stores 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
The rating dates from 18 April 2012, more than 14 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: 83 Crib Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 9HF
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Bourne Stores sits behind roughly 977 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 977 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ← Bourne Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bourne 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 Bourne Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara's B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2007 |
| Black Cat Caffe Mobile caterer | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2015 |
| Bombay Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Ashwood Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Casa Lua Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| ASDA Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| French And Day Delicatessen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Bourne Stores
What is Bourne Stores's food hygiene rating?
Bourne Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 18 April 2012.
Is Bourne Stores 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 Bourne Stores last inspected?
Bourne Stores was last inspected on 18 April 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bourne Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Bourne Stores compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Bourne Stores holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Bourne 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Bourne Stores and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Bourne Stores is one of 216 rated food businesses in Ware. See every hygiene rating in Ware →
East Hertfordshire inspects and rates 1,389 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in East Hertfordshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.eastherts.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →