St Helens Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Isle of Wight
St Helens 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 19 May 2025, 13 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 Diggings, St Helens, Ryde, PO33 1UN
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts St Helens Post Office among the 1,042 places in Isle of Wight holding top marks, 70% 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 | 1,042 | 70% | ← St Helens Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Helens 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 St Helens Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-School @ ST Helens School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| St Helens Primary School - Compass School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Sage Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| St Helens Community Centre - Community Fridge Retailers - other | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Baywatch On The Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| The Best Dressed Crab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Galley Locker Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
| Steve's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about St Helens Post Office
What is St Helens Post Office's food hygiene rating?
St Helens Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 19 May 2025.
Is St Helens 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 St Helens Post Office last inspected?
St Helens Post Office was last inspected on 19 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Helens Post Office?
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 Helens Post Office compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and St Helens Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects St Helens 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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St Helens Post Office is one of 244 rated food businesses in Ryde. See every hygiene rating in Ryde →
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