Chesterton Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cotswold
Chesterton Store 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 3 July 2021, more than 5 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: 35 Countess Lilias Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1UD
How it compares in Cotswold
In Cotswold, 93% of rated places manage a 5, so Chesterton Store sits behind roughly 940 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 940 | 93% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ← Chesterton Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chesterton Store 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 Chesterton Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Residential Nursing Home Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Maria's Snack Van Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Lowdell's Private Dining And Events Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| Cirencester Baptist Church - Time Out Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Corinium Enterprises Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Bramleys Wholesale Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Gilos Food Truck Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Dolcetti Ice Cream Company Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
Questions about Chesterton Store
What is Chesterton Store's food hygiene rating?
Chesterton Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cotswold Council on 3 July 2021.
Is Chesterton Store 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 Chesterton Store last inspected?
Chesterton Store was last inspected on 3 July 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chesterton Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chesterton Store compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, while Chesterton Store holds a 4. 53 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Chesterton Store 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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