Stogursey Spar & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Stogursey Spar & 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 19 December 2007, more than 18 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: 16 High Street, Stogursey, Bridgwater
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Stogursey Spar & Post Office sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Stogursey Spar & Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stogursey Spar & 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 Stogursey Spar & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Corner Shop Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2014 |
| Greyhound Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2021 |
| Stogursey Church Rooms Catering Other catering premises | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Stogursey Village Stores Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2008 |
| Church Rooms Other catering premises | 203 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 July 2005 |
| Stogursey Victory Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| The Babbling Brook Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
Questions about Stogursey Spar & Post Office
What is Stogursey Spar & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Stogursey Spar & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 19 December 2007.
Is Stogursey Spar & 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 Stogursey Spar & Post Office last inspected?
Stogursey Spar & Post Office was last inspected on 19 December 2007, more than 18 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stogursey Spar & Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Stogursey Spar & Post Office compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Stogursey Spar & Post Office holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Stogursey Spar & 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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