Castlefield Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Castlefield Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 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: 1-3 Castle Fields, HR6 8BG
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Castlefield Stores sits behind roughly 1,431 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ← Castlefield Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Castlefield 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 Castlefield Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earl Mortimer College & Sixth Form - Alliance in Partnership School/college/university | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Leominster Community Hospital - Wye Valley NHS Trust Caring Premises | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| South Street Stores Retailers - other | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Oaks Childrens Group Caring Premises | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| RPC BPI Argriculture - Staff Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2022 |
| Halo Leisure Centre & Swimming Pool Retailers - other | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2007 |
| Leominster Sports & Social Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2023 |
| Royal Edward Masonic Club Other catering premises | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
Questions about Castlefield Stores
What is Castlefield Stores's food hygiene rating?
Castlefield Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Herefordshire Council on 17 March 2023.
Is Castlefield Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Castlefield Stores last inspected?
Castlefield Stores was last inspected on 17 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 Castlefield Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Castlefield Stores compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Castlefield Stores holds a 3. 104 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Castlefield 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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