St Erth Post Office & Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cornwall
St Erth Post Office & Store 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
This is a fresh result: St Erth Post Office & Store was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
95% of rated food businesses in Cornwall score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Cornwall ratings →
Address: St Erth Post Office, 1 School Lane, St Erth, TR27 6HN
How this rating has changed
St Erth Post Office & Store has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 12 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Cornwall
That puts St Erth Post Office & Store among the 4,511 places in Cornwall holding top marks, 85% 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 | 4,511 | 85% | ← St Erth Post Office & Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 535 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 210 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 55 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 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 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 |
| Cornish Rail Coffee Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2026 |
| 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 |
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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cornwall Council on 12 August 2026.
Is St Erth Post Office & Store 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 St Erth Post Office & Store last inspected?
St Erth Post Office & Store was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. 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 "good". 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 5,337 rated food businesses in Cornwall hold the top rating of 5, and St Erth Post Office & Store is one of them.
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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St Erth Post Office & Store is one of 118 rated food businesses in Hayle. See every hygiene rating in Hayle →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
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