Ludgershall post office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Ludgershall 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 8 April 2024, more than 2 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: 14 High Street, Ludgershall, SP11 9PZ
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Ludgershall post office among the 2,380 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Ludgershall post office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 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 Ludgershall 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 Ludgershall post office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardners Butchers Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Dolly's Vintage Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2022 |
| Down at the Chippie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Hong Kong Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Sands Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| The Queens Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Mughal Indian & Bangladeshi Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Ludgershall post office
What is Ludgershall post office's food hygiene rating?
Ludgershall post office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 8 April 2024.
Is Ludgershall 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 Ludgershall post office last inspected?
Ludgershall post office was last inspected on 8 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Ludgershall post office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ludgershall post office compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Ludgershall post office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Ludgershall 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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