K S Stores Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
K S Stores Ltd 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 14 September 2022, 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: Post Office, HR2 9HE
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so K S Stores Ltd sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← K S Stores Ltd | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 K S Stores Ltd 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 K S Stores Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Ring Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
| Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2023 |
| Kingstone Kafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Little Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School - Miquill Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| KES Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| ETL Spring Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2014 |
Questions about K S Stores Ltd
What is K S Stores Ltd's food hygiene rating?
K S Stores Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 14 September 2022.
Is K S Stores Ltd 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 K S Stores Ltd last inspected?
K S Stores Ltd was last inspected on 14 September 2022, 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 K S Stores Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 K S Stores Ltd compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while K S Stores Ltd holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects K S Stores 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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