West End Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
West End Store 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 21 July 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: Fownhope, HR1 4NN
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so West End Store 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% | ← West End Store | |
| 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 West End Store 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 West End Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| The Shop @ Coo Corner Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2021 |
| Atrium Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| The Green Man Pub/bar/nightclub | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| St Mary's C of E School Kitchen School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2022 |
| St Marys Church Of England Primary School - CaterCater Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| J A Pritchard And Son Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Bowens Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2012 |
Questions about West End Store
What is West End Store's food hygiene rating?
West End Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 21 July 2022.
Is West End Store 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 West End Store last inspected?
West End Store was last inspected on 21 July 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 West End Store?
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 West End Store compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while West End Store holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects West End Store 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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