Bishops Stortford Country Markets

Bishops Stortford Country Markets is a retailers - other located at null, in the East Hertfordshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Hertfordshire oversees 1,387 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Hertfordshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.