Sturry Road Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Canterbury City
Sturry 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 29 February 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: 258 Sturry Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1HQ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Sturry Road Post Office among the 1,160 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Sturry Road Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 121 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 165 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 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 Sturry 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 Sturry Road Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Food Market Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Best Kebab And Pizza Time Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2023 |
| Caterlink - Parkside County Primary School School/college/university | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Aldi Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| 3 PWRR Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Booker Cash & Carry Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2017 |
| Busy Bees Canterbury Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
Questions about Sturry Road Post Office
What is Sturry Road Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Sturry Road Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 29 February 2024.
Is Sturry 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 Sturry Road Post Office last inspected?
Sturry Road Post Office was last inspected on 29 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sturry Road Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sturry Road Post Office compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,484 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Sturry Road Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Sturry 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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