Linkfield Corner Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Reigate and Banstead
Linkfield Corner 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 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 13 Linkfield Corner, Redhill, Surrey, RH1 1BD
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
In Reigate and Banstead, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Linkfield Corner Post Office sits behind roughly 662 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 662 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ← Linkfield Corner Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Linkfield Corner 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 Linkfield Corner Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linkfield Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Chapters Cafe At Donyngs Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Lion Thai Restaurant @ The Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Deli On The Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Compass Contract Services (UK) Ltd At Willis Towers Watson Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Blue Apple Contract Catering At Axa Assistance Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2024 |
| Candy Kingdom Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Grape Tree Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2023 |
Questions about Linkfield Corner Post Office
What is Linkfield Corner Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Linkfield Corner Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Linkfield Corner 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 Linkfield Corner Post Office last inspected?
Linkfield Corner Post Office was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Linkfield Corner Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Linkfield Corner Post Office compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, while Linkfield Corner Post Office holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Linkfield Corner 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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