Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Harrow
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 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: North Harrow Post Office, 370 Pinner Road, HA2 6EA
How it compares in Harrow
In Harrow, 61% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office sits behind roughly 1,311 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 951 | 61% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 360 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 147 | 9% | ← Post Office | |
| 2 out of 5 | 63 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 330 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 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 Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue nest Montessori school, Buzybees Montessori School Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2026 |
| Barracuda Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Blippy's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Alexandras Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| AJ Pizza's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
Questions about Post Office
What is Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Harrow Council on 24 September 2024.
Is 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 Post Office last inspected?
Post Office was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harrow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 Post Office compare to other places in Harrow?
61% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in Harrow hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office holds a 3. 147 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Harrow Council inspects 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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