Oval Stores (Premier) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Oval Stores (Premier) 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 July 2019, more than 7 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: 13 The Oval, HR2 7HG
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Oval Stores (Premier) among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Oval Stores (Premier) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Oval Stores (Premier) 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 Oval Stores (Premier), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering School/college/university | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2012 |
| Brampton Road Stores (Family Shopper) Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| ASDA Hereford PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2016 |
| Belmont Express/Stores (Premier) Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
| Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2010 |
Questions about Oval Stores (Premier)
What is Oval Stores (Premier)'s food hygiene rating?
Oval Stores (Premier) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 15 July 2019.
Is Oval Stores (Premier) 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 Oval Stores (Premier) last inspected?
Oval Stores (Premier) was last inspected on 15 July 2019, more than 7 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 Oval Stores (Premier)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Oval Stores (Premier) compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Oval Stores (Premier) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Oval Stores (Premier) 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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