International Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stevenage
International Superstore 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 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 20 The Oval, Stevenage, Herts, SG1 5RB
How it compares in Stevenage
In Stevenage, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so International Superstore sits behind roughly 467 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 467 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ← International Superstore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 International Superstore 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 International Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gofiit Nutrition Other catering premises | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2021 |
| Crownfoodstore.co.uk Retailers - other | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Douglas Drive Senior Citizens Caring Premises | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Giles Infants School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Giles JM School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2022 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Dine Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about International Superstore
What is International Superstore's food hygiene rating?
International Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stevenage Council on 7 January 2025.
Is International Superstore 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 International Superstore last inspected?
International Superstore was last inspected on 7 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at International Superstore?
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 International Superstore compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, while International Superstore holds a 4. 41 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects International Superstore 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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