Tim Chorlton food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hart
Tim Chorlton holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 August 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: Saturday Market, Gurka Square Car Park, Fleet Road, GU51 4PY
How it compares in Hart
That puts Tim Chorlton among the 488 places in Hart holding top marks, 85% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 488 | 85% | ← Tim Chorlton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 68 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Good
- 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 Tim Chorlton 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 Tim Chorlton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fleet Local Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cafe Destino Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Derriford House Caring Premises | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Caterplus At McCarthy And Stone, Kings Place Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Co-Operative Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Fleet Social \& Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Fleet Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Flying Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Tim Chorlton
What is Tim Chorlton's food hygiene rating?
Tim Chorlton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hart Council on 12 August 2023.
Is Tim Chorlton safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tim Chorlton last inspected?
Tim Chorlton was last inspected on 12 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hart Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tim Chorlton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tim Chorlton compare to other places in Hart?
85% of the 577 rated food businesses in Hart hold the top rating of 5, and Tim Chorlton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hart Council inspects Tim Chorlton 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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