Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Lindsey
Post Office Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 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: The Old Post Office, Main Road, Stickney Boston, PE22 8AY
How it compares in East Lindsey
In East Lindsey, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office Stores sits behind roughly 2,060 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,920 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 140 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 81 | 4% | ← Post Office Stores | |
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Post Office Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory Rest Home Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Stickney Primary School School/college/university | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| William Lovell Academy School/college/university | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Greyfriers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Stickney Youth Centre School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2025 |
| Ark Wildlife Park Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Dino Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| London Tropical Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
Questions about Post Office Stores
What is Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Lindsey Council on 29 January 2026.
Is Post Office Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Post Office Stores last inspected?
Post Office Stores was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Lindsey Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office Stores compare to other places in East Lindsey?
89% of the 2,162 rated food businesses in East Lindsey hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office Stores holds a 3. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Lindsey Council inspects Post Office Stores 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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