Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harborough
Houghton Convenience Store 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 30 September 2021, more than 4 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: 6 St Catherines Way, Houghton On The Hill, Leicester, LE7 9HE
How it compares in Harborough
That puts Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office among the 679 places in Harborough holding top marks, 93% 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 | 679 | 93% | ← Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 39 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Houghton Convenience Store 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 Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| News Centre Post Office Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Sunnybrae Service Station Retailers - other | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2012 |
| Houghton Garage Retailers - other | 143 yards away | Exempt | |
| Elliotts Fruit and Vegetables Mobile caterer | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2020 |
| The Crown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| St Catharine's Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| The Old Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
Questions about Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office
What is Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harborough Council on 30 September 2021.
Is Houghton Convenience Store 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 Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office last inspected?
Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office was last inspected on 30 September 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harborough Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office compare to other places in Harborough?
93% of the 732 rated food businesses in Harborough hold the top rating of 5, and Houghton Convenience Store And Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harborough Council inspects Houghton Convenience Store 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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