Alphington Post Office And Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Exeter City
Alphington Post Office And Newsagent 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 14 December 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: Post Office, 61 - 63 Church Road, Alphington, EX2 8SW
How it compares in Exeter City
That puts Alphington Post Office And Newsagent among the 870 places in Exeter City 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 | 870 | 87% | ← Alphington Post Office And Newsagent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Alphington Post Office And Newsagent 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 Alphington Post Office And Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alphington Royal British Legion Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Blossom & Bee Vegan Bakehouse Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Alphington Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Chatterbox Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2018 |
| Alphington Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
| Central Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| B and M Trail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cake and Crumb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Alphington Post Office And Newsagent
What is Alphington Post Office And Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Alphington Post Office And Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Exeter City Council on 14 December 2023.
Is Alphington Post Office And Newsagent 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 Alphington Post Office And Newsagent last inspected?
Alphington Post Office And Newsagent was last inspected on 14 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Exeter City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alphington Post Office And Newsagent?
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 Alphington Post Office And Newsagent compare to other places in Exeter City?
87% of the 999 rated food businesses in Exeter City hold the top rating of 5, and Alphington Post Office And Newsagent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Exeter City Council inspects Alphington Post Office And Newsagent 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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