Best One - Alpha Supermarket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stevenage
Best One - Alpha Supermarket 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 20 February 2021, more than 5 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: 89 - 91 Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Herts, SG2 0HY
How it compares in Stevenage
In Stevenage, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Best One - Alpha Supermarket sits behind roughly 467 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ← Best One - Alpha Supermarket | |
| 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 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 Best One - Alpha Supermarket 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 Best One - Alpha Supermarket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Chells Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2021 |
| Glebe Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2021 |
| Gangnam Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Chells Manor News And Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Gofiit Nutrition Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Best One - Alpha Supermarket
What is Best One - Alpha Supermarket's food hygiene rating?
Best One - Alpha Supermarket has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stevenage Council on 20 February 2021.
Is Best One - Alpha Supermarket 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 Best One - Alpha Supermarket last inspected?
Best One - Alpha Supermarket was last inspected on 20 February 2021, more than 5 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 Best One - Alpha Supermarket?
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 Best One - Alpha Supermarket compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while Best One - Alpha Supermarket holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects Best One - Alpha Supermarket 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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