Bestwood Post Office & Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Nottingham City
Bestwood 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
The rating dates from 31 May 2024, 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: 71 Beckhampton Road, NG5 5LD
How it compares in Nottingham City
That puts Bestwood Post Office & Store among the 2,403 places in Nottingham City holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,403 | 90% | ← Bestwood Post Office & Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 167 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 352 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 Bestwood 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 Bestwood Post Office & Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Road Evangelical Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2025 |
| Ajaes Cob Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Babylon Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Bakerdays Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2023 |
| Adventure Beer Company Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Arnbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
Questions about Bestwood Post Office & Store
What is Bestwood Post Office & Store's food hygiene rating?
Bestwood Post Office & Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Nottingham City Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Bestwood 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 Bestwood Post Office & Store last inspected?
Bestwood Post Office & Store was last inspected on 31 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Nottingham City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bestwood Post Office & 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 Bestwood Post Office & Store compare to other places in Nottingham City?
90% of the 2,671 rated food businesses in Nottingham City hold the top rating of 5, and Bestwood Post Office & Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Nottingham City Council inspects Bestwood 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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