Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Warwickshire
Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Ratcliffe Road Service Station Ratcliffe Road, Atherstone, CV9 1HY
How it compares in North Warwickshire
A 2 is rare: only 15 of 623 rated places in North Warwickshire score this low, about one in 42. By contrast 81% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 504 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd | |
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodies Atherstone Takeaway/sandwich shop | 144 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 December 2025 |
| Berzerk Active Play Atherstone Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Bracebridge Court Care Home Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 April 2026 |
| Premier - DHILLON CONVENIENCE STORE Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 April 2024 |
| Atherstone Children and family centre Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Ratcliffe Youth Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 2 March 2026 |
| Davies Turner Logistics Distributors/Transporters | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Chapel House Restaurant with Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd
What is Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by North Warwickshire Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd last inspected?
Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd holds a 2. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects Ratcliffe Service Station Atherstone Ltd 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at North Warwickshire, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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