Culver Lane Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wokingham
Culver Lane Convenience 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 15 July 2023, more than 2 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: 34 Culver Lane, Earley, RG6 1DT
How it compares in Wokingham
In Wokingham, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Culver Lane Convenience Store sits behind roughly 848 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 848 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 128 | 12% | ← Culver Lane Convenience Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 70 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 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 Culver Lane Convenience 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 Culver Lane Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Heaven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Caprinos Pizza Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Aubree's Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2025 |
| Boltons Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Abbeymore Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Better Cafe, Palmer Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
Questions about Culver Lane Convenience Store
What is Culver Lane Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Culver Lane Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wokingham Council on 15 July 2023.
Is Culver Lane Convenience 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 Culver Lane Convenience Store last inspected?
Culver Lane Convenience Store was last inspected on 15 July 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wokingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Culver Lane Convenience Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Culver Lane Convenience Store compare to other places in Wokingham?
80% of the 1,061 rated food businesses in Wokingham hold the top rating of 5, while Culver Lane Convenience Store holds a 4. 128 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wokingham Council inspects Culver Lane Convenience 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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