Wainfleet Local Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Wainfleet Local 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 11 March 2022, more than 4 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: 1 Market Place, Wainfleet, Skegness, PE24 4BT
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Wainfleet Local Post Office sits behind roughly 2,060 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ← Wainfleet Local Post Office | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 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 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 Wainfleet Local 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 Wainfleet Local Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wainfleet Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2017 |
| Wainfleet Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Woolpack Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 60 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 21 January 2025 |
| The Angel Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Mr A J Orme Retailers - other | 73 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 July 2017 |
| Co-Operative Society Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2017 |
| All Saints Church Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2019 |
| Canton House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Wainfleet Local Post Office
What is Wainfleet Local Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Wainfleet Local Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 11 March 2022.
Is Wainfleet Local 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 Wainfleet Local Post Office last inspected?
Wainfleet Local Post Office was last inspected on 11 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Wainfleet Local Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Wainfleet Local Post Office compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Wainfleet Local Post Office holds a 3. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Wainfleet Local 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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