Eastbury Road Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Eastbury Road 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 16 January 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: 97 Eastbury Road, Watford, WD19 4JP
How it compares in Watford
That puts Eastbury Road Post Office among the 687 places in Watford holding top marks, 80% 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 | 687 | 80% | ← Eastbury Road Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 141 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 Eastbury Road 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 Eastbury Road Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anri Convenience Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Bromet Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Laurence Haines School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Burgitzza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Alexander Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Amanartis, Baking Bread Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2021 |
| Advent Care Solutions Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2023 |
Questions about Eastbury Road Post Office
What is Eastbury Road Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Eastbury Road Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 16 January 2024.
Is Eastbury Road 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 Eastbury Road Post Office last inspected?
Eastbury Road Post Office was last inspected on 16 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Watford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eastbury Road 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 Eastbury Road Post Office compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Eastbury Road Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Eastbury Road 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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