St Erth Post Office & Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
St Erth Post Office & Store 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 18 June 2024, more than 2 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: St Erth Post Office, 1 School Lane, St Erth, TR27 6HN
How it compares in Cornwall
In Cornwall, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so St Erth Post Office & Store sits behind roughly 4,460 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,460 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 523 | 10% | ← St Erth Post Office & Store | |
| 3 out of 5 | 213 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 50 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 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 St Erth Post Office & Store 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 St Erth Post Office & Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Erth Community Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| St Erth Nursery Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Doggy Day Care Cornwall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
| St Erth Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| TeeCee's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Birdies Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Dobbies Garden Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about St Erth Post Office & Store
What is St Erth Post Office & Store's food hygiene rating?
St Erth Post Office & Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cornwall Council on 18 June 2024.
Is St Erth Post Office & Store 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 St Erth Post Office & Store last inspected?
St Erth Post Office & Store was last inspected on 18 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cornwall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Erth Post Office & Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St Erth Post Office & Store compare to other places in Cornwall?
85% of the 5,278 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, while St Erth Post Office & Store holds a 4. 523 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cornwall Council inspects St Erth Post Office & Store 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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