Oaklands Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Welwyn Hatfield
Oaklands Post Office 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 15 October 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: 70 Great North Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0TA
How it compares in Welwyn Hatfield
In Welwyn Hatfield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Oaklands Post Office sits behind roughly 510 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 510 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 105 | 16% | ← Oaklands Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 107 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Oaklands 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 Oaklands Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gareth's Butchers Of Welwyn Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Ocean Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Mardley Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Oaklands Primary School School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees at Mardley Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Heath Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Meadow View Childcare Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Candour Care Services - Broadview Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2024 |
Questions about Oaklands Post Office
What is Oaklands Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Oaklands Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Welwyn Hatfield Council on 15 October 2022.
Is Oaklands Post Office 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 Oaklands Post Office last inspected?
Oaklands Post Office was last inspected on 15 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Welwyn Hatfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Oaklands Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Oaklands Post Office compare to other places in Welwyn Hatfield?
78% of the 651 rated food businesses in Welwyn Hatfield hold the top rating of 5, while Oaklands Post Office holds a 4. 105 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Welwyn Hatfield Council inspects Oaklands 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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