Cheriton Post Office And Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Winchester City
Cheriton Post Office And Stores 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 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cheriton, Alresford, Hampshire, SO24 0PX
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Cheriton Post Office And Stores among the 964 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 964 | 89% | ← Cheriton Post Office And Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 89 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 95 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 Cheriton Post Office And Stores 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 Cheriton Post Office And Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheriton Primary School School/college/university | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| The Flower Pots Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| The Brick House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2016 |
| Hinton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Meon Springs Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2023 |
Questions about Cheriton Post Office And Stores
What is Cheriton Post Office And Stores's food hygiene rating?
Cheriton Post Office And Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Cheriton Post Office And Stores 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 Cheriton Post Office And Stores last inspected?
Cheriton Post Office And Stores was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cheriton Post Office And Stores?
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 Cheriton Post Office And Stores compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,079 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Cheriton Post Office And Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Cheriton Post Office And Stores 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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Cheriton Post Office And Stores is one of 72 rated food businesses in Alresford. See every hygiene rating in Alresford →
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