Heron Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · North East Lincolnshire
Heron Foods Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 16 March 2022, more than 4 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: Heron Frozen Foods, St Peters Avenue, DN35 8HF
How it compares in North East Lincolnshire
In North East Lincolnshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Heron Foods Ltd sits behind roughly 1,118 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,118 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 11% | ← Heron Foods Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 408 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 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 Heron Foods Ltd 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.
Questions about Heron Foods Ltd
What is Heron Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Heron Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North East Lincolnshire Council on 16 March 2022.
Is Heron Foods Ltd 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heron Foods Ltd last inspected?
Heron Foods Ltd was last inspected on 16 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heron Foods Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Heron Foods Ltd compare to other places in North East Lincolnshire?
84% of the 1,327 rated food businesses in North East Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, while Heron Foods Ltd holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North East Lincolnshire Council inspects Heron Foods Ltd 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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