Wansford Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Huntingdonshire
Wansford 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 13 June 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: Post Office 23 Elton Road, Wansford, PE8 6JD
How it compares in Huntingdonshire
That puts Wansford Post Office among the 975 places in Huntingdonshire holding top marks, 71% 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 | 975 | 71% | ← Wansford Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 298 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 159 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Wansford 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 Wansford Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| The Paper Mills Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 7 March 2025 |
| Thirteen Wansford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 February 2026 |
| Haycock Manor Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 207 yards away | 4 - Good | 18 March 2026 |
| Rontec Wansford Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Yarwell Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Stibbington Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Wansford Post Office
What is Wansford Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Wansford Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Huntingdonshire Council on 13 June 2023.
Is Wansford 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 Wansford Post Office last inspected?
Wansford Post Office was last inspected on 13 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Huntingdonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wansford Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wansford Post Office compare to other places in Huntingdonshire?
71% of the 1,380 rated food businesses in Huntingdonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Wansford Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Huntingdonshire Council inspects Wansford 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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