Central Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Central Stores 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
This rating dates from 17 June 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Texaco, South Street, Crewkerne, TA18 8AE
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Central Stores among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Central Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Central 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 Central Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Central Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Severalls Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 December 2024 |
| Active Learning & Skills - Community Interest Company Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2021 |
| Jigsaw Pre School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Sushi Daily Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| The Henhayes Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about Central Stores
What is Central Stores's food hygiene rating?
Central Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 17 June 2024.
Is Central 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Stores last inspected?
Central Stores was last inspected on 17 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Central Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Central Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Central Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Central 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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Central Stores is one of 66 rated food businesses in Crewkerne. See every hygiene rating in Crewkerne →
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