Abington Stores and Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Abington Stores 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 28 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 81 High Street, Great Abington, CB21 6AB
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Abington Stores and Post Office among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Abington Stores and Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 Very 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 Abington Stores 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 Abington Stores and Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piggy In The Middle Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Rainbow's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Jeremiahs Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Three Tuns Pub/bar/nightclub | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company @ The Hive Granta School School/college/university | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Abington Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Acorn Garage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2024 |
| TWI Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Abington Stores and Post Office
What is Abington Stores and Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Abington Stores and Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 28 August 2024.
Is Abington Stores 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 Abington Stores and Post Office last inspected?
Abington Stores and Post Office was last inspected on 28 August 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abington Stores and Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Abington Stores and Post Office compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Abington Stores and Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Abington Stores 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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