Rookery Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wolverhampton
Rookery Stores 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 4 May 2017, more than 9 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: 78 Rookery Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 6NP
How it compares in Wolverhampton
That puts Rookery Stores among the 1,532 places in Wolverhampton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,532 | 75% | ← Rookery Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 297 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 109 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 72 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 127 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 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 Rookery 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 Rookery Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2019 |
| Aces Hill Avenue School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bella Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Bestco Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2018 |
| Asda Express Millfields PFS Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Aspiring Futures Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
Questions about Rookery Stores
What is Rookery Stores's food hygiene rating?
Rookery Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wolverhampton Council on 4 May 2017.
Is Rookery Stores 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 Rookery Stores last inspected?
Rookery Stores was last inspected on 4 May 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wolverhampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rookery 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rookery Stores compare to other places in Wolverhampton?
75% of the 2,039 rated food businesses in Wolverhampton hold the top rating of 5, and Rookery Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wolverhampton Council inspects Rookery 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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