Church Road Central Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Church Road Central Stores 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 5 August 2021, more than 4 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: Church Road, HR3 6NJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Church Road Central Stores 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% | ← Church Road Central Stores | |
| 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 Very 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 Church Road Central 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 Church Road Central Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizzie Lizzie Caring Premises | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| The New Strand Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Eardisley CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2022 |
| Mervyn Thomas Radnorshire Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bayliss Bros Limited Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Church Road Central Stores
What is Church Road Central Stores's food hygiene rating?
Church Road Central Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 5 August 2021.
Is Church Road Central Stores 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 Church Road Central Stores last inspected?
Church Road Central Stores was last inspected on 5 August 2021, more than 4 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 Church Road Central 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Church Road Central Stores compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Church Road Central Stores holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Church Road Central 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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