Longnor Post Office & General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Staffordshire Moorlands
Longnor Post Office & General Store 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 11 May 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: High Street, Longnor, Staffordshire Moorlands, SK17 0NS
How it compares in Staffordshire Moorlands
That puts Longnor Post Office & General Store among the 684 places in Staffordshire Moorlands holding top marks, 85% 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 | 684 | 85% | ← Longnor Post Office & General Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 73 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 Longnor Post Office & General 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 Longnor Post Office & General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 4 - Good | 13 June 2025 |
| Manifold Fish and Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Cobbles Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| The Moorland Cafe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Longnor General Store Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 January 2018 |
| Sunnyside Air B n B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 126 yards away | Exempt | |
| Edwards and Ward @ St Bartholomews Primary School School/college/university | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Sweetilicious Retailers - other | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2022 |
Questions about Longnor Post Office & General Store
What is Longnor Post Office & General Store's food hygiene rating?
Longnor Post Office & General Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Staffordshire Moorlands Council on 11 May 2016.
Is Longnor Post Office & General Store 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 Longnor Post Office & General Store last inspected?
Longnor Post Office & General Store was last inspected on 11 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Staffordshire Moorlands Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Longnor Post Office & General Store?
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 Longnor Post Office & General Store compare to other places in Staffordshire Moorlands?
85% of the 805 rated food businesses in Staffordshire Moorlands hold the top rating of 5, and Longnor Post Office & General Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Staffordshire Moorlands Council inspects Longnor Post Office & General 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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