Alax's Convenience Store

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-04-26

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Alax's Convenience Store is a retailers - other located at 15 Station Road, Hednesford, WS12 4DH, in the Cannock Chase local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 April 2024, 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 5 — 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. Cannock Chase oversees 825 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cannock Chase 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.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
15 Station Road, Hednesford
Postcode
WS12 4DH
Local Authority
Cannock Chase
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1254477

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Alax's Convenience Store?

Alax's Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cannock Chase.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Alax's Convenience Store last inspected?

Alax's Convenience Store was last inspected on 2024-04-26. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Alax's Convenience Store located?

Alax's Convenience Store is located at 15 Station Road, Hednesford , WS12 4DH, in the Cannock Chase local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WS12 postcode area.