Horton Post Office and Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Horton Post Office and Village 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
This is a fresh result: Horton Post Office and Village Store was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Goose Lane, Horton, TA19 9QQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Horton Post Office and Village Store among the 4,826 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← Horton Post Office and Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 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 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 Horton Post Office and Village 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 Horton Post Office and Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Dials Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Broadway and Horton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Neroche Pre School and Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Neroche Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| The Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Rawlins Family Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2022 |
| Little Boots Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Shave Farm Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
Questions about Horton Post Office and Village Store
What is Horton Post Office and Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Horton Post Office and Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Horton Post Office and Village 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 Horton Post Office and Village Store last inspected?
Horton Post Office and Village Store was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Horton Post Office and Village Store?
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 Horton Post Office and Village Store compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Horton Post Office and Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Horton Post Office and Village 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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