Compstall Post Offce food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
Compstall Post Offce 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
The rating dates from 27 January 2026, 5 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: 229 Market Place, Compstall, Stockport, SK6 5HZ
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Compstall Post Offce sits behind roughly 1,727 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,727 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 253 | 12% | ← Compstall Post Offce | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 Compstall Post Offce 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 Compstall Post Offce, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armaan Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Big View Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cherry Tree House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Dolce Ltd @ Ludworth Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
Questions about Compstall Post Offce
What is Compstall Post Offce's food hygiene rating?
Compstall Post Offce has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 27 January 2026.
Is Compstall Post Offce 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 Compstall Post Offce last inspected?
Compstall Post Offce was last inspected on 27 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Compstall Post Offce?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Compstall Post Offce compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Compstall Post Offce holds a 4. 253 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Compstall Post Offce 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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