Royal Mail food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Broxbourne
Royal Mail holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2023, 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: Royal Mail Delivery Office, Conduit Lane, Hoddesdon, EN11 8EP
How it compares in Broxbourne
That puts Royal Mail among the 607 places in Broxbourne holding top marks, 91% 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 | 607 | 91% | ← Royal Mail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 47 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 164 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 Royal Mail 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 Royal Mail, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Captains Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Artysansz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Ceylon Breeze Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| ADC Hoddesdon Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Chateau Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Cornerstone Afrocaribbean Foods Other catering premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about Royal Mail
What is Royal Mail's food hygiene rating?
Royal Mail has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broxbourne Council on 22 September 2023.
Is Royal Mail 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Royal Mail last inspected?
Royal Mail was last inspected on 22 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broxbourne Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Royal Mail?
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 Royal Mail compare to other places in Broxbourne?
91% of the 670 rated food businesses in Broxbourne hold the top rating of 5, and Royal Mail is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broxbourne Council inspects Royal Mail 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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