Froncysyllte Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wrexham
Froncysyllte 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 12 April 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: Old Post Office Holyhead Road, Froncysyllte, Llangollen, LL20 7RA
How it compares in Wrexham
That puts Froncysyllte Post Office among the 1,123 places in Wrexham holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,123 | 96% | ← Froncysyllte Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 36 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 Froncysyllte 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 Froncysyllte Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqueduct Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Fron pizza and kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| The ice cream boat Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2022 |
| Canalside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Froncysyllte Primary School School/college/university | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Aqueduct Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| The Red Rose Cake Company Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2023 |
| Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2023 |
Questions about Froncysyllte Post Office
What is Froncysyllte Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Froncysyllte Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wrexham Council on 12 April 2023.
Is Froncysyllte 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 Froncysyllte Post Office last inspected?
Froncysyllte Post Office was last inspected on 12 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wrexham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Froncysyllte 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 Froncysyllte Post Office compare to other places in Wrexham?
96% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Wrexham hold the top rating of 5, and Froncysyllte Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wrexham Council inspects Froncysyllte 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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