Malborough Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Hams
Malborough Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Malborough Post Office was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Post Office, Higher Town, Malborough, TQ7 3RP
How it compares in South Hams
In South Hams, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Malborough Post Office sits behind roughly 773 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 773 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 57 | 7% | ← Malborough Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 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 Malborough 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.
Questions about Malborough Post Office
What is Malborough Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Malborough Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Hams Council on 10 June 2026.
Is Malborough Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Malborough Post Office last inspected?
Malborough Post Office was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Malborough 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malborough Post Office compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, while Malborough Post Office holds a 4. 57 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Malborough 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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Malborough Post Office is one of 15 rated food businesses in Malborough. See every hygiene rating in Malborough →
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