Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Staffordshire
Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 November 2025, 8 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: Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store, New Row, Draycott in the Clay, DE6 5GZ
How it compares in East Staffordshire
In East Staffordshire, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store sits behind roughly 741 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 741 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 170 | 17% | ← Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 191 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 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 Draycott In The Clay Post Office and 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 Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffordshire Traditional Meats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| The Swan Inn Other catering premises | at this address | 4 - Good | 16 April 2025 |
| St Augustines Academy, SCC School/college/university | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Eland Lodge Equestrian Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store
What is Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store's food hygiene rating?
Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Staffordshire Council on 14 November 2025.
Is Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store last inspected?
Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store was last inspected on 14 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Staffordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store compare to other places in East Staffordshire?
73% of the 1,011 rated food businesses in East Staffordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Draycott In The Clay Post Office and Store holds a 4. 170 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Staffordshire Council inspects Draycott In The Clay Post Office and 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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