New Houghton Stores And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Bolsover
New Houghton Stores And Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 June 2021, more than 5 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: 7B Rotherham Road, New Houghton, Mansfield, NG19 8TA
How it compares in Bolsover
That puts New Houghton Stores And Post Office among the 594 places in Bolsover holding top marks, 86% 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 | 594 | 86% | ← New Houghton Stores And Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 58 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 28 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 53 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 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 New Houghton Stores And Post Office 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 New Houghton Stores And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Bek Community Primary School School/college/university | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Cakefield Cakes Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Golden Hill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about New Houghton Stores And Post Office
What is New Houghton Stores And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
New Houghton Stores And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bolsover Council on 4 June 2021.
Is New Houghton Stores And Post Office 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Houghton Stores And Post Office last inspected?
New Houghton Stores And Post Office was last inspected on 4 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bolsover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Houghton Stores And Post Office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Houghton Stores And Post Office compare to other places in Bolsover?
86% of the 691 rated food businesses in Bolsover hold the top rating of 5, and New Houghton Stores And Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bolsover Council inspects New Houghton Stores And Post Office 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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