Gilcrux Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
Gilcrux 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
The rating dates from 2 March 2023, more than 3 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: Beeches Caravan Park, Gilcrux, CA7 2QX
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Gilcrux Post Office sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Gilcrux Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Gilcrux 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 Gilcrux Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Hill School School/college/university | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| C Bouch Ltd Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 21 June 2018 |
| The Old Bank Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Delicious Doughnuts & Delights Other catering premises | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| The Sun Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Connor's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Soya Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| CJ's Bakery & Sandwich Shop Retailers - other | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
Questions about Gilcrux Post Office
What is Gilcrux Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Gilcrux Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 2 March 2023.
Is Gilcrux 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 Gilcrux Post Office last inspected?
Gilcrux Post Office was last inspected on 2 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gilcrux 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 Gilcrux Post Office compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Gilcrux Post Office holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Gilcrux 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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