The Choc Box food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stevenage
The Choc Box 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 12 June 2009, more than 17 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: The Choc Box, 95 High Street, Stevenage, SG1 3HR
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts The Choc Box among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← The Choc Box | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Choc Box 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 Choc Box, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2021 |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Burger Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| El Bar De Tapas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Fairlands JMI School School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Cinnabar Pub/bar/nightclub | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Euro Lytton Way Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2022 |
Questions about The Choc Box
What is The Choc Box's food hygiene rating?
The Choc Box has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 12 June 2009.
Is The Choc Box 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 Choc Box last inspected?
The Choc Box was last inspected on 12 June 2009, more than 17 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Choc Box?
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 Choc Box compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and The Choc Box is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects The Choc Box 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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