Punhill Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wiltshire
Punhill Grocery 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 28 September 2023, 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: 7 Zouch Market, Tidworth, SP9 7ET
How it compares in Wiltshire
That puts Punhill Grocery among the 2,380 places in Wiltshire 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 | 2,380 | 81% | ← Punhill Grocery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 335 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 174 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 1,252 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 Punhill Grocery 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 Punhill Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Dragon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 22 October 2024 |
| Namaste Gurkha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Jiggaz Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| St Andrews Pre-School Caring Premises | 290 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 July 2025 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Oscars Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 385 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 16 July 2025 |
| Asda Express Tidworth PFS Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2022 |
| Tidworth Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Punhill Grocery
What is Punhill Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Punhill Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wiltshire Council on 28 September 2023.
Is Punhill Grocery 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 Punhill Grocery last inspected?
Punhill Grocery was last inspected on 28 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wiltshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Punhill Grocery?
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 Punhill Grocery compare to other places in Wiltshire?
81% of the 2,950 rated food businesses in Wiltshire hold the top rating of 5, and Punhill Grocery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wiltshire Council inspects Punhill Grocery 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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