Wootton Wawen P O Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stratford-on-Avon
Wootton Wawen P O Stores 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 27 March 2024, 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: Wootton Wawen Post Office, Wootton Hall, Wootton Wawen, B95 6EE
How it compares in Stratford-on-Avon
In Stratford-on-Avon, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Wootton Wawen P O Stores sits behind roughly 1,074 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,074 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ← Wootton Wawen P O Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Wootton Wawen P O 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 Wootton Wawen P O Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cowshed Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 298 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 May 2025 |
| The Chocolate Shed Ltd Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Yew Tree Farm Shop Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 October 2025 |
| Henley Chocolates Ltd Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| General Store Retailers - other | 334 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 January 2026 |
| The Bull's Head Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Field To Fork Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 428 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2026 |
| The Navigation Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 May 2025 |
Questions about Wootton Wawen P O Stores
What is Wootton Wawen P O Stores's food hygiene rating?
Wootton Wawen P O Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stratford-on-Avon Council on 27 March 2024.
Is Wootton Wawen P O Stores 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 Wootton Wawen P O Stores last inspected?
Wootton Wawen P O Stores was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stratford-on-Avon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wootton Wawen P O Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wootton Wawen P O Stores compare to other places in Stratford-on-Avon?
86% of the 1,252 rated food businesses in Stratford-on-Avon hold the top rating of 5, while Wootton Wawen P O Stores holds a 4. 121 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stratford-on-Avon Council inspects Wootton Wawen P O 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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