South Wonston Stores And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
South Wonston Stores And 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 14 February 2017, more than 9 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: Post Office, 95 - 97 Downs Road, South Wonston, SO21 3EH
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts South Wonston Stores And Post Office among the 966 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 966 | 89% | ← South Wonston Stores And Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 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 South Wonston 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 South Wonston Stores And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering Ltd At South Wonston Primary School School/college/university | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Routes Coffee Limited Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Travelling Clays Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 21 June 2025 |
| South Wonston Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 August 2025 |
| South Wonston Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2015 |
| RAFA Kidz Worthy Down Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Radhabakes Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about South Wonston Stores And Post Office
What is South Wonston Stores And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
South Wonston Stores And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 14 February 2017.
Is South Wonston 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Wonston Stores And Post Office last inspected?
South Wonston Stores And Post Office was last inspected on 14 February 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at South Wonston Stores And 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Wonston Stores And Post Office compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and South Wonston Stores And Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects South Wonston 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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