Highnam Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tewkesbury
Highnam 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 1 July 2024, more than 2 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: 2 Maidenhall, Highnam, Gloucester, GL2 8DL
How it compares in Tewkesbury
In Tewkesbury, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Highnam Post Office sits behind roughly 657 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 657 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ← Highnam Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 33 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Highnam 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 Highnam Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Hill & Sons Butchers Retailers - other | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Cater Cater Ltd At Highnam C Of E Primary Academy School/college/university | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Forest Way Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Abbeycare Gloucester, The Hygrove Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| DVK Services Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| Aramark At Hartpury Graze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Aramark Hartpury Enquire Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| Aramark @ Hartpury Mobile Van Mobile caterer | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
Questions about Highnam Post Office
What is Highnam Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Highnam Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Tewkesbury Council on 1 July 2024.
Is Highnam 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 Highnam Post Office last inspected?
Highnam Post Office was last inspected on 1 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tewkesbury Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highnam Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Highnam Post Office compare to other places in Tewkesbury?
87% of the 759 rated food businesses in Tewkesbury hold the top rating of 5, while Highnam Post Office holds a 4. 65 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Tewkesbury Council inspects Highnam 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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