Sawmills Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Amber Valley
Sawmills Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2016, more than 10 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: 80 Ripley Road Ambergate Belper Derbyshire, DE56 2JQ
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Sawmills Post Office among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 790 | 81% | ← Sawmills Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sawmills 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 Sawmills Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canal Inn Bullbridge Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Fritchley C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Heage Windmill Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2022 |
| Anila Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
Questions about Sawmills Post Office
What is Sawmills Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Sawmills Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 19 February 2016.
Is Sawmills Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sawmills Post Office last inspected?
Sawmills Post Office was last inspected on 19 February 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sawmills Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sawmills Post Office compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Sawmills Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Sawmills 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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