Burwardsley Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire West and Chester
Burwardsley 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 24 June 2026, 2 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.
92% of rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cheshire West and Chester ratings →
Address: Post Office Harthill Road, Burwardsley, Chester, CH3 9NU
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in Cheshire West and Chester
That puts Burwardsley Post Office among the 2,173 places in Cheshire West and Chester holding top marks, 81% 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 | 2,173 | 81% | ← Burwardsley Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 294 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 153 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 254 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 Burwardsley 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 Burwardsley Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Poffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 June 2026 |
| Burwardsley Outdoor Education Centre School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Peckforton Castle Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Peckforton Farm Dairy Farmers/growers | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bickerton Holy Trinity C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Sports coaching group School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 June 2024 |
| The Sportsmans Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 August 2025 |
| The Bear Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Burwardsley Post Office
What is Burwardsley Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Burwardsley Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire West and Chester Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Burwardsley 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 Burwardsley Post Office last inspected?
Burwardsley Post Office was last inspected on 24 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire West and Chester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Burwardsley Post Office?
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 Burwardsley Post Office compare to other places in Cheshire West and Chester?
81% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Cheshire West and Chester hold the top rating of 5, and Burwardsley Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire West and Chester Council inspects Burwardsley 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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Burwardsley Post Office is one of 1,117 rated food businesses in Chester. See every hygiene rating in Chester →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
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