Nightingale Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Nightingale Stores 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 19 January 2015, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 139 - 140 Nightingale Road, Hitchin, SG5 1RG
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Nightingale Stores sits behind roughly 789 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 789 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ← Nightingale Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Nightingale 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 Nightingale Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Club 85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Asda Express PFS Nightingale Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Feed up warm up Retailers - other | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Blakes Corner Store (99-100 Ickleford Road) Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2018 |
| Bancroft Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2023 |
Questions about Nightingale Stores
What is Nightingale Stores's food hygiene rating?
Nightingale Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 19 January 2015.
Is Nightingale Stores 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 Nightingale Stores last inspected?
Nightingale Stores was last inspected on 19 January 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nightingale Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nightingale Stores compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Nightingale Stores holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Nightingale 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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