Baston Village Post Office & Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Kesteven
Baston Village Post Office & Store 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 18 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: Baston Post Office, 16 Main Street, Baston, PE6 9PA
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Baston Village Post Office & Store among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Baston Village Post Office & Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Baston Village Post Office & Store 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 Baston Village Post Office & Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Kirkstone House School School/college/university | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Fen's Edge Honey Farmers/growers | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Baston C Of E Primary School inc. Activ8 School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Waterside Garden Centre Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Katesbridge Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
Questions about Baston Village Post Office & Store
What is Baston Village Post Office & Store's food hygiene rating?
Baston Village Post Office & Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 18 October 2023.
Is Baston Village Post Office & Store 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 Baston Village Post Office & Store last inspected?
Baston Village Post Office & Store was last inspected on 18 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Baston Village Post Office & Store?
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 Baston Village Post Office & Store compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Baston Village Post Office & Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Baston Village Post Office & Store 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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