Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Dudley
Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop 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 10 September 2018, more than 7 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: Saltwells Post Office & One Stop Shop, 148 Saltwells Road, Netherton, DY2 0BL
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ← Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop | |
| 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 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 Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop 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 Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aladdins netherton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ashgrove Care Home Limited Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2025 |
| AIP C/O Netherbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bakers Kitchen Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2024 |
| Bennetts Reggae Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2024 |
| Brew Monkey Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| A & E Market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2025 |
| Black Country Buffets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop
What is Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop's food hygiene rating?
Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 10 September 2018.
Is Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop 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 Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop last inspected?
Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop was last inspected on 10 September 2018, more than 7 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 Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop?
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 Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop holds a 4. 486 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Saltwells Road Post Office & One Stop 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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