Post Office & Mace Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Three Rivers
Post Office & Mace Store 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 29 July 2025, 11 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: 64 High Street, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1AA
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts Post Office & Mace Store among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← Post Office & Mace Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 Post Office & Mace Store 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 Post Office & Mace Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba T Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Other catering premises | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| D A Long Newsagent Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2018 |
| Blacks Newsagent Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Accent Catering @ St Joan Of Arc CS School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Cafe@Lock81 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Dynamic Ducks Ltd @ Rickmansworth Park JMI School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2021 |
Questions about Post Office & Mace Store
What is Post Office & Mace Store's food hygiene rating?
Post Office & Mace Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Post Office & Mace Store 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 Post Office & Mace Store last inspected?
Post Office & Mace Store was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office & Mace Store?
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 Post Office & Mace Store compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and Post Office & Mace Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Post Office & Mace Store 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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Post Office & Mace Store is one of 252 rated food businesses in Rickmansworth. See every hygiene rating in Rickmansworth →
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