Crick Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Northamptonshire
Crick 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 15 December 2022, more than 3 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: 86 Main Road, Crick, West Northamptonshire, NN6 7TX
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Crick Post Office among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Crick Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Very 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 Crick 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 Crick Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Retreat B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2020 |
| Crick Pre-School Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Dolce at Crick Primary School School/college/university | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Red Lion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| 7 Pub/bar/nightclub | 340 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 March 2026 |
| The Crick Old School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Crick Ex-Servicemen's Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2017 |
Questions about Crick Post Office
What is Crick Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Crick Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 15 December 2022.
Is Crick 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 Crick Post Office last inspected?
Crick Post Office was last inspected on 15 December 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Crick Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Crick Post Office compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Crick Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Crick 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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