Wincanton Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Wincanton Post Office 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 20 July 2022, more than 3 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: 6 Market Place, Wincanton, BA9 9LJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Wincanton Post Office among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Wincanton Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Wincanton 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 Wincanton Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mushroom Shop Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 January 2026 |
| Happy Bee Wincanton Retailers - other | 36 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 27 January 2026 |
| Wincanton Masonic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2024 |
| The Seed Cafe T/A The Hub at No.3 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2023 |
| Bootmakers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Lovington Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 April 2026 |
| The Bear Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2026 |
| Wincanton Kebab & Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 80 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Wincanton Post Office
What is Wincanton Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Wincanton Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 20 July 2022.
Is Wincanton 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Wincanton Post Office last inspected?
Wincanton Post Office was last inspected on 20 July 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wincanton Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Wincanton Post Office compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Wincanton Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Wincanton 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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