Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hinckley and Bosworth
Three Pots 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 17 October 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, 98 Wolvey Road, Burbage, LE10 2JJ
How it compares in Hinckley and Bosworth
That puts Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent among the 680 places in Hinckley and Bosworth holding top marks, 84% 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 | 680 | 84% | ← Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 109 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Three Pots 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 Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Central England Co-Operative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Applebees Catering Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Bubbles Active Play And Blue Bubbles Pre School Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Burbage Star Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Burbage Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2024 |
| Amazon BHX7 Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Congregational Church Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2019 |
Questions about Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent
What is Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hinckley and Bosworth Council on 17 October 2023.
Is Three Pots 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 Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent last inspected?
Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent was last inspected on 17 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hinckley and Bosworth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent compare to other places in Hinckley and Bosworth?
84% of the 810 rated food businesses in Hinckley and Bosworth hold the top rating of 5, and Three Pots Post Office And Newsagent is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hinckley and Bosworth Council inspects Three Pots 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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