Cold Ash Post Office & Store

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2012-11-21

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Cold Ash Post Office & Store is a retailers - other located at Post Office Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire, RG18 9PH, in the West Berkshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 21 November 2012, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. West Berkshire oversees 1,285 registered food businesses, of which 78% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in West Berkshire is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Post Office Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire
Postcode
RG18 9PH
Local Authority
West Berkshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
203447

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Cold Ash Post Office & Store?

Cold Ash Post Office & Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by West Berkshire.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Cold Ash Post Office & Store last inspected?

Cold Ash Post Office & Store was last inspected on 2012-11-21. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Cold Ash Post Office & Store located?

Cold Ash Post Office & Store is located at Post Office Cold Ash Hill, Cold Ash, Thatcham, West Berkshire , RG18 9PH, in the West Berkshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the RG18 postcode area.