Porton Post Office & Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Porton Post Office & Store 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 13 February 2025, 17 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: 34 Winterslow Road, Porton, SP4 0LF
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Porton Post Office & Store among the 2,382 places in Wiltshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,382 | 81% | ← Porton Post Office & Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 330 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,266 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Porton Post Office & Store 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 Porton Post Office & Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Choice Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Nikki Palmer Childcare Services Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Earl of Normanton Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| The Winterbourne Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2024 |
| Bubbles Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cleverchefs@Winterbourne Earls School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 November 2025 |
| Compass Group - MOD Boscome Down Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
| RAFAKidz Boscombe Down Caring Premises | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about Porton Post Office & Store
What is Porton Post Office & Store's food hygiene rating?
Porton Post Office & Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Porton Post Office & Store 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 Porton Post Office & Store last inspected?
Porton Post Office & Store was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Porton Post Office & Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Porton Post Office & Store compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,943 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Porton Post Office & Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Porton Post Office & Store 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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