Henlade Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Somerset
Henlade Post Office Stores 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 24 May 2023, more than 3 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: The Post Office, Henlade, TA3 5DH
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Henlade Post Office Stores sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ← Henlade Post Office Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Henlade Post Office 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 Henlade Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bumblees Preserves & The Chillees Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Creech St Michael Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Creech St Michael Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Creech St. Michael Vc Primary School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Henlade Post Office Stores
What is Henlade Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Henlade Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 24 May 2023.
Is Henlade Post Office Stores 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 Henlade Post Office Stores last inspected?
Henlade Post Office Stores was last inspected on 24 May 2023, more than 3 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 Henlade Post Office Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Henlade Post Office Stores compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Henlade Post Office Stores holds a 4. 539 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Henlade Post Office 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Henlade Post Office Stores and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Henlade Post Office Stores is one of 639 rated food businesses in Taunton. See every hygiene rating in Taunton →
Somerset inspects and rates 6,071 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Somerset →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.somerset.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →