Jempsons Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Rother
Jempsons Superstore holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Workshop Stonecourt Mews, Northiam, TN31 6AF
How it compares in Rother
That puts Jempsons Superstore among the 880 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 880 | 87% | ← Jempsons Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 95 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 12 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 Jempsons Superstore 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 Jempsons Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Northiam Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Northiam Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 4 - Good | 22 April 2026 |
| Farm Kitchen and Loggia Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Frewen Educational Trust Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Jempsons Superstore
What is Jempsons Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Jempsons Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 19 November 2024.
Is Jempsons Superstore 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Jempsons Superstore last inspected?
Jempsons Superstore was last inspected on 19 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Jempsons Superstore?
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 Jempsons Superstore compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Jempsons Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Jempsons Superstore 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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