Markham Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Markham Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Markham Filling Station, Martcombe Road, Easton-in-Gordano, BS20 0QH
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Markham Stores among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Markham Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Markham 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 Markham Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens @ Crockerne Primary School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Abbots Leigh Manor Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Avon Autistic Foundation Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Burger King Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Chopstix Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Blue Dolphin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Asda Express Shirehampton - High Street PFS Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
Questions about Markham Stores
What is Markham Stores's food hygiene rating?
Markham Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 18 December 2025.
Is Markham Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Markham Stores last inspected?
Markham Stores was last inspected on 18 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Markham Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Markham Stores compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Markham Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Markham 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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