Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wrexham
Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience 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
The rating dates from 24 January 2023, 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: 4 Woodwards Walk, Plas Madoc, Acrefair, LL14 3UY
How it compares in Wrexham
That puts Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store among the 1,122 places in Wrexham holding top marks, 96% 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 | 1,122 | 96% | ← Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 36 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 Very 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 Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience 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 Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettle Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Splash Magic Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Rhosymedre Junior School School/college/university | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| The Hampden Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Royston Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
| Idwal Family Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Cefn Druids FC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store
What is Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wrexham Council on 24 January 2023.
Is Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience 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 Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store last inspected?
Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store was last inspected on 24 January 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wrexham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store compare to other places in Wrexham?
96% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in Wrexham hold the top rating of 5, and Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wrexham Council inspects Plas Madoc Post Office / Convenience 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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