Colindale Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Barnet
Colindale Post Office Stores 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 1 December 2025, 7 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: 47 Colindale Avenue London, NW9 5EP
How it compares in Barnet
That puts Colindale Post Office Stores among the 1,423 places in Barnet holding top marks, 60% 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 | 1,423 | 60% | ← Colindale Post Office Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 577 | 24% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 224 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 84 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 511 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 Very 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 Colindale Post Office Stores 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 Colindale Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Algarve Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Alkis Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Abracadabra Preschool Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Ashton Lodge Care Home (Lukka Care Homes Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
| Barnfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
Questions about Colindale Post Office Stores
What is Colindale Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Colindale Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnet Council on 1 December 2025.
Is Colindale Post Office Stores 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 Colindale Post Office Stores last inspected?
Colindale Post Office Stores was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 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 Colindale Post Office Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colindale Post Office Stores compare to other places in Barnet?
60% of the 2,356 rated food businesses in Barnet hold the top rating of 5, and Colindale Post Office Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnet Council inspects Colindale Post Office Stores 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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