Hewitts Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Ashfield
Hewitts Stores 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 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 61 Kirkby Folly Road, NG17 5HP
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Hewitts Stores among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Hewitts Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Hewitts Stores 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 Hewitts Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Day & Community Support Service Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Asylum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Abacus Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Boyes Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| 3 Acre Horse & Animal Sanctuary Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Birds(Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Ashfield Stores & Newagents Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
Questions about Hewitts Stores
What is Hewitts Stores's food hygiene rating?
Hewitts Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 23 January 2025.
Is Hewitts Stores 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 Hewitts Stores last inspected?
Hewitts Stores was last inspected on 23 January 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hewitts Stores?
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 Hewitts Stores compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Hewitts Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Hewitts Stores 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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