Kings Sutton Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Kings Sutton 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 26 May 2021, more than 5 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: Spinney Bank House, 1 Bulls Lane, Kings Sutton, OX17 3RA
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Kings Sutton Post Office among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Kings Sutton Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 43 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Kings Sutton 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 Kings Sutton Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Little Cheesecake Corner Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Kings Sutton Baptist Church Other catering premises | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| The Butchers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 June 2025 |
| Pop Pizzaz! Retailers - other | 383 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Dolce Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Kings Sutton Pre School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2022 |
| The Coop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about Kings Sutton Post Office
What is Kings Sutton Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Kings Sutton Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 26 May 2021.
Is Kings Sutton 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 Kings Sutton Post Office last inspected?
Kings Sutton Post Office was last inspected on 26 May 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kings Sutton 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 Kings Sutton Post Office compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Kings Sutton Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Kings Sutton 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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