Eastoke Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Havant
Eastoke 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 10 January 2020, more than 6 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: 25 Rails Lane, Hayling Island, PO11 9LG
How it compares in Havant
That puts Eastoke Post Office among the 782 places in Havant holding top marks, 91% 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 | 782 | 91% | ← Eastoke Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 64 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 188 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 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 Eastoke 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 Eastoke Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Café Boho Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Ollies Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Hayling Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Bar 18 Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Ben & Shelley's ice cream parlour Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Scoop'd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Cockle Warren Cottage Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2019 |
Questions about Eastoke Post Office
What is Eastoke Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Eastoke Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Havant Council on 10 January 2020.
Is Eastoke 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 Eastoke Post Office last inspected?
Eastoke Post Office was last inspected on 10 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Havant Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eastoke Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Eastoke Post Office compare to other places in Havant?
91% of the 860 rated food businesses in Havant hold the top rating of 5, and Eastoke Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Havant Council inspects Eastoke 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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Eastoke Post Office is one of 163 rated food businesses in Hayling Island. See every hygiene rating in Hayling Island →
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