Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) 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 6 March 2023, more than 3 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: 33 Kilpeck Avenue, HR2 7DT
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) 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 Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Road Stores (Family Shopper) Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Brandon Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2010 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2012 |
| Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2010 |
| Belmont Express/Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
Questions about Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier)
What is Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier)'s food hygiene rating?
Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 6 March 2023.
Is Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) 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 Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) last inspected?
Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) was last inspected on 6 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Kilpeck Convenience Store (Premier) 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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