Hilltop Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Hilltop 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 20 February 2019, more than 7 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: 139 Hill Top Lane, Rotherham, S61 2ER
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Hilltop Stores among the 1,785 places in Rotherham 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Hilltop Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 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 Hilltop 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 Hilltop Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake N Butty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Bumbles Breakfast & After School Club Parnership at Blackburn Primary Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
| Akbars Restaurants Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Blackburn & Wincobank Con.Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2020 |
| Bradgate WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Brunch Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2018 |
Questions about Hilltop Stores
What is Hilltop Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hilltop Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 20 February 2019.
Is Hilltop 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 Hilltop Stores last inspected?
Hilltop Stores was last inspected on 20 February 2019, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hilltop Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hilltop Stores compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Hilltop Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Hilltop 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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