Stebbing Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Stebbing Village Store 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 31 October 2025, 8 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: The Stores, High Street, Stebbing, CM6 3SQ
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Stebbing Village Store among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Stebbing Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Stebbing Village 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 Stebbing Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Motts Cottage B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2024 |
| Stebbing Primary School School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| The Pig Style Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Cornerstone Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
Questions about Stebbing Village Store
What is Stebbing Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Stebbing Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 31 October 2025.
Is Stebbing Village Store 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 Stebbing Village Store last inspected?
Stebbing Village Store was last inspected on 31 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stebbing Village Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stebbing Village Store compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Stebbing Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Stebbing Village 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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