Star Food & Wine food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
Star Food & Wine 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 25 May 2022, more than 4 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: 4A Star Street, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 7AA
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
In East Hertfordshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Star Food & Wine 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% | ← Star Food & Wine | |
| 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 Star Food & Wine 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 Star Food & Wine, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2024 |
| Amwell Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2024 |
| Cafe Play School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Camp 4 Champs School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Christchurch Jmi School School/college/university | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Andrews Fish Bar & Restaurant Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Crystal Kebabs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Fuoco's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
Questions about Star Food & Wine
What is Star Food & Wine's food hygiene rating?
Star Food & Wine has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 25 May 2022.
Is Star Food & Wine 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 Star Food & Wine last inspected?
Star Food & Wine was last inspected on 25 May 2022, more than 4 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 Star Food & Wine?
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 Star Food & Wine 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 Star Food & Wine holds a 4. 146 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Star Food & Wine 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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Star Food & Wine is one of 216 rated food businesses in Ware. See every hygiene rating in Ware →
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