Alderton Village Store And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tewkesbury
Alderton Village Store And Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 10 Blacksmiths Road, Alderton, Tewkesbury, GL20 8NW
How it compares in Tewkesbury
In Tewkesbury, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Alderton Village Store And Post Office sits behind roughly 657 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← Alderton Village Store And Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 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 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 Alderton Village Store 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 Alderton Village Store And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink Limited At Oakhill Primary School School/college/university | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Alderton Village Hall Other catering premises | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| Tally Ho B & B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| The Camping And Caravanning Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Ye Olde Hobnails Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about Alderton Village Store And Post Office
What is Alderton Village Store And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Alderton Village Store And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Alderton Village Store And Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alderton Village Store And Post Office last inspected?
Alderton Village Store And Post Office was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alderton Village Store 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alderton Village Store And Post Office compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, while Alderton Village Store And Post Office holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Alderton Village Store 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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