Warton Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Warwickshire
Warton Post Office & Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Warton Post Office & Stores was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Maypole Road, Warton, B79 0JH
How it compares in North Warwickshire
In North Warwickshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Warton Post Office & Stores sits behind roughly 504 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 504 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 10% | ← Warton Post Office & Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Warton Post Office & Stores 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 Warton Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Office at Warton Pub/bar/nightclub | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| Warton Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Donkey Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Warton Post Office & Stores
What is Warton Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Warton Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Warton Post Office & Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Warton Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Warton Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Warton Post Office & Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Warton Post Office & Stores compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, while Warton Post Office & Stores holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects Warton Post Office & 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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