Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: Post Office, 95A Olivers Battery Road South, Olivers Battery, SO22 4JQ
How it compares in Winchester City
A 1 is rare: only 4 of 1,084 rated places in Winchester City score this low, about one in 271. By contrast 89% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 966 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ← Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Degree Sports Coaching Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Catering Services At Winchester School Of Art School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Compass Group At West Tytherley Cof E Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Compass House Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| De Havilland Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Fish & Pizza Delight Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Carroll Centre Food Pantry Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Green Bean Coffee Roasters Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 December 2015 |
Questions about Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores
What is Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores's food hygiene rating?
Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Winchester City Council on 16 December 2025.
Is Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores last inspected?
Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months 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 Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, while Olivers Battery Post Office And Stores holds a 1. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Olivers Battery Post Office And 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Winchester City, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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