Delite Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Watford
Delite 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 8 November 2021, more than 4 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: 200 St Albans Road, Watford, WD24 4AS
How it compares in Watford
That puts Delite 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% | ← Delite 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 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 Delite 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 Delite Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afccos Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Big Juicy Burgers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bebe Foods Ltd Other catering premises | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Aspire Academies Trust @ Knutsford School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Authentic Thai Cuisine, Nascot Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Asvins Food And Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2018 |
| Billbies & Co. @ Watford Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Beechfield School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
Questions about Delite Post Office
What is Delite Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Delite Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Watford Council on 8 November 2021.
Is Delite 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 Delite Post Office last inspected?
Delite Post Office was last inspected on 8 November 2021, more than 4 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 Delite 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 Delite Post Office compare to other places in Watford?
80% of the 856 rated food businesses in Watford hold the top rating of 5, and Delite Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Watford Council inspects Delite 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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