Midsomer Norton Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bath and North East Somerset
Midsomer Norton Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 June 2024, 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, 122B High Street, Midsomer Norton, BA3 2HU
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
In Bath and North East Somerset, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Midsomer Norton Post Office sits behind roughly 1,259 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,259 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ← Midsomer Norton Post Office | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Midsomer Norton 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 Midsomer Norton Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUSE Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| One Stop Community Stores Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Parsons Bakery Retailers - other | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Nomads Deli Mobile caterer | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Broadies Supplements Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Norton Discounts Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Midsomer Norton Post Office
What is Midsomer Norton Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Midsomer Norton Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 3 June 2024.
Is Midsomer Norton Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Midsomer Norton Post Office last inspected?
Midsomer Norton Post Office was last inspected on 3 June 2024, 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 Midsomer Norton Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Midsomer Norton Post Office 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, while Midsomer Norton Post Office holds a 4. 266 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Midsomer Norton 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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