Springfield Stores & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Springfield Stores & Post Office 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 23 October 2024, 20 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: Hardington Moor, Hardington Mandeville, BA22 9NP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Springfield Stores & Post Office among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← Springfield Stores & Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Springfield 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 Springfield Stores & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Mr RJ and Mrs A Brooks Other catering premises | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2021 |
| Stuart Saunders Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| West Coker C of E VC Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| West Coker Commemoration Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| The New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| West Coker Garage Limited Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2022 |
| Lanes Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Springfield Stores & Post Office
What is Springfield Stores & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Springfield Stores & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Springfield Stores & Post Office 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 Springfield Stores & Post Office last inspected?
Springfield Stores & Post Office was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months 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 Springfield Stores & Post Office?
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 Springfield Stores & Post Office compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Springfield Stores & Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Springfield 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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