First Choice Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Gloucester City
First Choice Off Licence 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 6 March 2025, 16 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: 122 Eastgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 1QT
How it compares in Gloucester City
In Gloucester City, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so First Choice Off Licence sits behind roughly 833 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 833 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 12% | ← First Choice Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 47 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 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 First Choice Off Licence 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 First Choice Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butlers Of Gloucester Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Brasov South Ltd Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Barton Best Foods Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2023 |
| Arriva Care Services Caring Premises | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Ariana Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Cafe W Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about First Choice Off Licence
What is First Choice Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
First Choice Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Gloucester City Council on 6 March 2025.
Is First Choice Off Licence 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 First Choice Off Licence last inspected?
First Choice Off Licence was last inspected on 6 March 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gloucester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Choice Off Licence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First Choice Off Licence compare to other places in Gloucester City?
82% of the 1,018 rated food businesses in Gloucester City hold the top rating of 5, while First Choice Off Licence holds a 4. 127 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Gloucester City Council inspects First Choice Off Licence 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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