Trent Valley Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Lichfield
Trent Valley Post Office 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 17 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: 17 Eastern Avenue, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6TE
How it compares in Lichfield
In Lichfield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Trent Valley Post Office sits behind roughly 589 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 589 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ← Trent Valley Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 Trent Valley 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 Trent Valley Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hallby Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Get Stuffed Also T/A Get Stuffed Delivered Mobile caterer | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Liberty Jamboree Caring Premises | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Humpty Dumpty Day Nursery & Pre School Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Lichfield City Football Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Darwin Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about Trent Valley Post Office
What is Trent Valley Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Trent Valley Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Lichfield Council on 17 July 2025.
Is Trent Valley Post Office 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 Trent Valley Post Office last inspected?
Trent Valley Post Office was last inspected on 17 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Trent Valley 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Trent Valley Post Office compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, while Trent Valley Post Office holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Trent Valley 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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