Hartford Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
Hartford Village Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 August 2025, 11 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: 38 Main Street, Hartford, PE29 1XU
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
In Huntingdonshire, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Hartford Village Store sits behind roughly 1,273 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 975 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ← Hartford Village Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hartford Village 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 Hartford Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| King of the Belgians Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Golden Lake Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Lord Protector Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2023 |
| Camilla’s Cucina Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Hartford Marina Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2021 |
| Little Munchkins Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Golden Knight ( pub ) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| ABM @ St Johns C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Hartford Village Store
What is Hartford Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Hartford Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Hartford Village Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hartford Village Store last inspected?
Hartford Village Store was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hartford Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hartford Village Store compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, while Hartford Village Store holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Hartford Village 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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