Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office 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 12 January 2009, more than 17 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: 90 London Road, Aston Clinton, Buckinghamshire, HP22 5HS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 529 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 617 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 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 Aston Clinton 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 Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee At 108 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Aston Clinton Baptist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Ashridge Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Aston Clinton Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Barnowls Nursery Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Barnowls Out Of School Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Rhubarb Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2017 |
| Mela Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office
What is Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 12 January 2009.
Is Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office 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 Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office last inspected?
Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office was last inspected on 12 January 2009, more than 17 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 3,999 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Aston Clinton Stores And Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Aston Clinton 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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