Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Basingstoke and Deane
Woolton Hill Post Office And 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Post Office Stores, Broadlayings, Woolton Hill, RG20 9TR
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores among the 777 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 777 | 75% | ← Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 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 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 Woolton Hill Post Office And 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 Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadmead Rest Home Caring Premises | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| The Rampant Cat Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 4 - Good | 31 July 2025 |
| Chartwells At Woolton Hill Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Education Catering At Woolton Hill County Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Chartwells At St Thomas C Of E Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Quackers Out Of School Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Enbridge House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| Woodlands Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores
What is Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores's food hygiene rating?
Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Woolton Hill Post Office And 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 Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores last inspected?
Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Woolton Hill Post Office And Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Woolton Hill Post Office And 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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