Spaxton Community Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Spaxton Community 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 14 February 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: Spaxton Community Stores, High Street, Spaxton, TA5 1BS
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Spaxton Community Stores among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Spaxton Community Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 558 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Spaxton Community 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 Spaxton Community Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABM Catering @ Spaxton C of E VC Primary School School/college/university | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Spaxton Village Hall Other catering premises | 25 yards away | Exempt | |
| Kim Bellinger Catering Other catering premises | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2023 |
| Rainbow Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
Questions about Spaxton Community Stores
What is Spaxton Community Stores's food hygiene rating?
Spaxton Community Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 February 2024.
Is Spaxton Community 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 Spaxton Community Stores last inspected?
Spaxton Community Stores was last inspected on 14 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spaxton Community Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spaxton Community Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Spaxton Community Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Spaxton Community 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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