Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cotswold
Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop 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 February 2021, more than 5 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: Colesbourne Filling Station Shop, Colesbourne, Cheltenham, GL53 9NP
How it compares in Cotswold
That puts Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office among the 940 places in Cotswold holding top marks, 93% 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 | 940 | 93% | ← Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop 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 Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colesbourne Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| The Green Dragon Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Woodlands Farm Dairy Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| The Barn At Upcote Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2022 |
| Cowley Manor Experimental Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Caterlink At Withington C Of E School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| The Mill Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Potting Parlour Retailers - other | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
Questions about Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office
What is Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cotswold Council on 12 February 2021.
Is Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop 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 Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office last inspected?
Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office was last inspected on 12 February 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cotswold Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop 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 Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office compare to other places in Cotswold?
93% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Cotswold hold the top rating of 5, and Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop And Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cotswold Council inspects Colesbourne Filling Station, Shop 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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