General Stores & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
General Stores & 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 6 December 2018, more than 7 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: J And K General Stores, Common Road, Flackwell Heath, HP10 9NS
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so General Stores & Post Office sits behind roughly 3,226 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,226 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ← General Stores & Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 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 General Stores & 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 General Stores & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbs Corner Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Express Video Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Age Concern Day Centre Caring Premises | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Carrington Infant School School/college/university | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| Carrington Junior School School/college/university | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Christ Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2016 |
| Cakes By Justine Other catering premises | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2009 |
Questions about General Stores & Post Office
What is General Stores & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
General Stores & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 6 December 2018.
Is General Stores & 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 General Stores & Post Office last inspected?
General Stores & Post Office was last inspected on 6 December 2018, more than 7 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 General Stores & Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 General Stores & Post Office compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, while General Stores & Post Office holds a 4. 530 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects General Stores & 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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