Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Solihull
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 13 August 2025, 11 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: 184 Station Road, Balsall Common, Solihull, CV7 7FD
How it compares in Solihull
That puts Post Office among the 987 places in Solihull holding top marks, 79% 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 | 987 | 79% | ← Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 152 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 68 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 138 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 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 Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2021 |
| Oriental Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2020 |
| Eric Lyons Balsall Common Retailers - other | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Tuscany Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 51 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 February 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Balsall Fish And Chip Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Post Office
What is Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Solihull Council on 13 August 2025.
Is 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 Post Office last inspected?
Post Office was last inspected on 13 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Solihull Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Post Office compare to other places in Solihull?
79% of the 1,257 rated food businesses in Solihull hold the top rating of 5, and Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Solihull Council inspects 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Post Office is one of 33 rated food businesses in Balsall Common. See every hygiene rating in Balsall Common →
Solihull inspects and rates 1,395 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Solihull →
The official record is held by the council: https://www.solihull.gov.uk/environment-and-animals/food-safety
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