Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Berkshire
Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Chieveley Village Stores High Street, Chieveley, Newbury, RG20 8UR
How it compares in West Berkshire
In West Berkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office sits behind roughly 1,025 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 932 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 93 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ← Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office | |
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Chieveley Village Stores And 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 Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Caterlink @ Chieveley Primary School School/college/university | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Chieveley Pre School Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Quackers After School Club at Chieveley Primary School Caring Premises | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2022 |
| Bread and Beyond Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2018 |
| Priors Court School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Priors Court School - The Seasons Houses School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Sodexo Ltd At Priors Court School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
Questions about Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office
What is Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by West Berkshire Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office last inspected?
Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office compare to other places in West Berkshire?
86% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Chieveley Village Stores And Post Office holds a 3. 46 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Chieveley Village Stores And 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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