Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bath and North East Somerset
Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store 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 11 October 2023, 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: Bishop Sutton Post Office Store, The Street, Bishop Sutton, BS39 5UU
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 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 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 Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store 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 Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Sutton Community Library Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bishop Sutton Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Bishop Sutton Primary School School/college/university | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| PH Sports - Bishop Sutton Primary (Breakfast/After Sch Club) School/college/university | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bishop Sutton Village Hall Other catering premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Spar - Wessex Retail Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Wonderland Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
Questions about Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store
What is Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store's food hygiene rating?
Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 11 October 2023.
Is Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store 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 Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store last inspected?
Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store was last inspected on 11 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Bishop Sutton Post Office And General Store 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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