Meja Mija Self Service Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Meja Mija Self Service Store 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 8 May 2009, more than 17 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: 50 Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 9DR
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Meja Mija Self Service Store 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% | ← Meja Mija Self Service Store | |
| 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 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 Meja Mija Self Service 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 Meja Mija Self Service Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP Oakfields Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2014 |
| Highbury Infant School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Highbury Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Food Rescue Hub CIC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| BB's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Hot Wok Chinese Kitchen Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Hitchin Girls School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
Questions about Meja Mija Self Service Store
What is Meja Mija Self Service Store's food hygiene rating?
Meja Mija Self Service Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 8 May 2009.
Is Meja Mija Self Service Store 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 Meja Mija Self Service Store last inspected?
Meja Mija Self Service Store was last inspected on 8 May 2009, more than 17 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 Meja Mija Self Service Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Meja Mija Self Service Store 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 Meja Mija Self Service Store holds a 4. 155 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Meja Mija Self Service 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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