Alveley Foodstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Shropshire
Alveley Foodstore 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 20 April 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: 2 - 3 Cooks Cross, Alveley, WV15 6LS
How it compares in Shropshire
In Shropshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Alveley Foodstore sits behind roughly 2,512 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,512 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ← Alveley Foodstore | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 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 Alveley Foodstore 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 Alveley Foodstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Takeaway/sandwich shop | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Spice House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Alveley Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| The Squirrel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 353 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 May 2025 |
| Poolehall Fisheries Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Alveley Foodstore
What is Alveley Foodstore's food hygiene rating?
Alveley Foodstore has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Shropshire Council on 20 April 2022.
Is Alveley Foodstore 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 Alveley Foodstore last inspected?
Alveley Foodstore was last inspected on 20 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alveley Foodstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Alveley Foodstore compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, while Alveley Foodstore holds a 4. 223 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Alveley Foodstore 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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