Long Ashton Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Somerset
Long Ashton Post Office Stores 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 2025, 14 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: 29A Weston Road, Long Ashton, BS41 9AA
How it compares in North Somerset
In North Somerset, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Long Ashton Post Office Stores sits behind roughly 1,162 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,162 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ← Long Ashton Post Office Stores | |
| 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 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 Long Ashton Post Office 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 Long Ashton Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird in Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| Cherry Blossom Takeaway/sandwich shop | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aspens @ Northleaze Primary School Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Long Ashton Post Office Stores
What is Long Ashton Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Long Ashton Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Somerset Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Long Ashton Post Office Stores 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 Long Ashton Post Office Stores last inspected?
Long Ashton Post Office Stores was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 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 Long Ashton Post Office 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Long Ashton Post Office 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, while Long Ashton Post Office Stores holds a 4. 292 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Long Ashton Post Office 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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