Halesowen Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Halesowen 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 12 April 2017, more than 9 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: 6 Peckingham Street, Halesowen, B63 3AW
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Halesowen Post Office among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Halesowen Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 Halesowen 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 Halesowen Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamins Bar And Banqueting Suites Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Carly's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2019 |
| Bangla Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Advance Beyond CIC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2025 |
| Budget Local Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bella's Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Halesowen Post Office
What is Halesowen Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Halesowen Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 12 April 2017.
Is Halesowen 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 Halesowen Post Office last inspected?
Halesowen Post Office was last inspected on 12 April 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Halesowen 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 Halesowen Post Office compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Halesowen Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Halesowen 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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