Ripe Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wealden
Ripe Village Stores 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 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Ripe Village Stores And Post Office Church Lane, Ripe, BN8 6AS
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Ripe Village Stores among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Ripe Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 Ripe Village Stores 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 Ripe Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Farm Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| The Two Fridas Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Deanland Wood Stores, Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Inn on the Park, Deanland Wood Park Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2026 |
| Lower Claverham Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Broadacres B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2023 |
| The Nest (Part of Ripe Nursery School) Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| The Milwards Estate Wedding Venue Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2022 |
Questions about Ripe Village Stores
What is Ripe Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ripe Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 30 July 2024.
Is Ripe Village Stores 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 Ripe Village Stores last inspected?
Ripe Village Stores was last inspected on 30 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ripe Village Stores?
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 Ripe Village Stores compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Ripe Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Ripe Village Stores 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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