Earlsdon Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Coventry
Earlsdon 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 21 March 2022, 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: Earlsdon Post Office 72 Earlsdon Street, CV5 6EJ
How it compares in Coventry
That puts Earlsdon Post Office among the 1,867 places in Coventry holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,867 | 77% | ← Earlsdon Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 357 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 676 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 Earlsdon 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 Earlsdon Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angelito Cafe & Tapas Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Anatolia, Turkish BBQ Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| AP Harvey Wines Ltd, Harveys Wines Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| Afrikana Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| ABC Nursery (Coventry) Ltd Caring Premises | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Afrixpress Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| AIP School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| All Souls Early Years Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Earlsdon Post Office
What is Earlsdon Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Earlsdon Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Coventry Council on 21 March 2022.
Is Earlsdon 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 Earlsdon Post Office last inspected?
Earlsdon Post Office was last inspected on 21 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Coventry Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Earlsdon 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 Earlsdon Post Office compare to other places in Coventry?
77% of the 2,415 rated food businesses in Coventry hold the top rating of 5, and Earlsdon Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Coventry Council inspects Earlsdon 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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