Pendlebury Post Office Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Pendlebury Post Office Shop 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 13 November 2023, 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: Within Pendlebury Post Office, 468 Bolton Road, Swinton, M27 8UR
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Pendlebury Post Office Shop sits behind roughly 1,221 nearby businesses. 20% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ← Pendlebury Post Office Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 Pendlebury Post Office Shop 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 Pendlebury Post Office Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce Central Salford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Asda Pendlebury Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Buns And Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Atlantic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Big Baps and Little Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| Borough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
Questions about Pendlebury Post Office Shop
What is Pendlebury Post Office Shop's food hygiene rating?
Pendlebury Post Office Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Salford Council on 13 November 2023.
Is Pendlebury Post Office Shop 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 Pendlebury Post Office Shop last inspected?
Pendlebury Post Office Shop was last inspected on 13 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pendlebury Post Office Shop?
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 Pendlebury Post Office Shop compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Pendlebury Post Office Shop holds a 4. 378 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Pendlebury Post Office Shop 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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