Appleton Community Shop Ltd

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Appleton Community Shop Ltd is a retailers - other located at 39 Eaton Road, Appleton, Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5JH, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 November 2025, 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 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Vale of White Horse oversees 1,033 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Vale of White Horse is 4.7 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.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
39 Eaton Road, Appleton, Abingdon, Oxon
Postcode
OX13 5JH
Local Authority
Vale of White Horse
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
263896

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Appleton Community Shop Ltd?

Appleton Community Shop Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Vale of White Horse.

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 Appleton Community Shop Ltd last inspected?

Appleton Community Shop Ltd was last inspected on 2025-11-20. 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 Appleton Community Shop Ltd located?

Appleton Community Shop Ltd is located at 39 Eaton Road, Appleton, Abingdon, Oxon , OX13 5JH, in the Vale of White Horse local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the OX13 postcode area.