Hartlebury Store And Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wychavon
Hartlebury Store And 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 26 August 2021, more than 4 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: Inn Lane, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, DY11 7TA
How it compares in Wychavon
In Wychavon, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Hartlebury Store And Post Office sits behind roughly 632 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 632 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 97 | 12% | ← Hartlebury Store And Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 323 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 Very 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 Hartlebury Store And 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 Hartlebury Store And Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambian New Elizabethan School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| The Cafe Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Little Moors Farm Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Nicola's Lakeside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Hayleys Kitchen At Hartlebury Castle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Asda Express Hartlebury PFS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Greggs At Asda Express Hartlebury Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Subway Hartlebury - Asda Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Hartlebury Store And Post Office
What is Hartlebury Store And Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Hartlebury Store And Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wychavon Council on 26 August 2021.
Is Hartlebury Store And 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 Hartlebury Store And Post Office last inspected?
Hartlebury Store And Post Office was last inspected on 26 August 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wychavon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hartlebury Store And Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hartlebury Store And Post Office compare to other places in Wychavon?
81% of the 779 rated food businesses in Wychavon hold the top rating of 5, while Hartlebury Store And Post Office holds a 4. 97 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wychavon Council inspects Hartlebury Store And 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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