Austrey Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Warwickshire
Austrey Post Office & Stores 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 26 September 2022, more than 3 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: 102 Main Road, Austrey, CV9 3EG
How it compares in North Warwickshire
That puts Austrey Post Office & Stores among the 504 places in North Warwickshire 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 | 504 | 81% | ← Austrey Post Office & Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 49 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 Austrey Post Office & Stores 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 Austrey Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polesworth Group Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2023 |
| Compass Group @ Newton Regis Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Restaurant Associates At Twycross Zoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Norton Juxta Blooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| McDonalds Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Wonky Candles Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Twin Oaks Pork Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Norton Juxta Twycross Village Institute Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
Questions about Austrey Post Office & Stores
What is Austrey Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Austrey Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Warwickshire Council on 26 September 2022.
Is Austrey Post Office & Stores 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 Austrey Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Austrey Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 26 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Warwickshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Austrey Post Office & Stores?
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 Austrey Post Office & Stores compare to other places in North Warwickshire?
81% of the 623 rated food businesses in North Warwickshire hold the top rating of 5, and Austrey Post Office & Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Warwickshire Council inspects Austrey Post Office & Stores 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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