Newton Village Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fylde
Newton Village Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Newton Village Post Office Bryning Lane, Newton With Clifton, PR4 3RN
How it compares in Fylde
In Fylde, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Newton Village Post Office sits behind roughly 722 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ← Newton Village Post Office | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Newton Village 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 Newton Village Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baya Naturals Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Dobbies T/A Waitrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Scott's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
Questions about Newton Village Post Office
What is Newton Village Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Newton Village Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Fylde Council on 7 November 2025.
Is Newton Village Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Newton Village Post Office last inspected?
Newton Village Post Office was last inspected on 7 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newton Village Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newton Village Post Office compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, while Newton Village Post Office holds a 3. 20 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects Newton Village 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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Newton Village Post Office is one of 15 rated food businesses in Newton With Clifton. See every hygiene rating in Newton With Clifton →
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