The Hyde Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
The Hyde Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 December 2025, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Post Office 178 West Hendon Broadway London, NW9 7AA
How it compares in Barnet
In Barnet, 60% of rated places manage a 5, so The Hyde Post Office sits behind roughly 1,998 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,423 | 60% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 575 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 226 | 10% | ← The Hyde Post Office | |
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Hyde 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 The Hyde Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplomb Day Nursery Caring Premises | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Age UK Barnet Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Asma Trade Limited (Unit H) Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2019 |
| Arthur's Coffee And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Ashton Lodge Care Home (Lukka Care Homes Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about The Hyde Post Office
What is The Hyde Post Office's food hygiene rating?
The Hyde Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Barnet Council on 22 December 2025.
Is The Hyde Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Hyde Post Office last inspected?
The Hyde Post Office was last inspected on 22 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hyde Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hyde Post Office compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,355 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, while The Hyde Post Office holds a 3. 226 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects The Hyde 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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