The Village Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stratford-on-Avon
The Village Shop 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 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Post Office, Leam Road, Lighthorne Heath, CV33 9TE
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
That puts The Village Shop among the 1,074 places in Stratford-on-Avon holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,074 | 86% | ← The Village Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Very 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 The Village Shop 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 The Village Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthorne Heath Primary School School/college/university | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Aston Martin Lagonda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Avon Valley Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Woodland Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Building 523 Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Building 546 Kitchen Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Dec X Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about The Village Shop
What is The Village Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Village Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 15 September 2025.
Is The Village Shop 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 The Village Shop last inspected?
The Village Shop was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Village Shop?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Village Shop compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, and The Village Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects The Village Shop 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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Understanding this rating
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