Wine World food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
Wine World 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 6 January 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: 37 High Street, Stanstead Abbotts, Ware, SG12 8AS
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Wine World 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% | ← Wine World | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Wine World 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 Wine World, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Catering Other catering premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Amwell View School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| George The Fourth Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| All Nations Christian College Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| All Nations Christian College Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about Wine World
What is Wine World's food hygiene rating?
Wine World has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 6 January 2012.
Is Wine World 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 Wine World last inspected?
Wine World was last inspected on 6 January 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 Wine World?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Wine World 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 Wine World holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Wine World 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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