Plaistow Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newham
Plaistow Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 August 2025, 11 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: 360 - 362 Barking Road, Plaistow, London, E13 8HL
How it compares in Newham
In Newham, 49% of rated places manage a 5, so Plaistow Post Office sits behind roughly 1,703 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,193 | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 510 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 383 | 16% | ← Plaistow Post Office | |
| 2 out of 5 | 100 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 217 | 9% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 33 | 1% |
A further 231 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 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 Plaistow 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 Plaistow Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2025 |
| Albina Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2024 |
| Arc In The Park Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| 55 Square Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Amelia House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Abuja Restaurant Lounge And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| 8 Slices Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
Questions about Plaistow Post Office
What is Plaistow Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Plaistow Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newham Council on 8 August 2025.
Is Plaistow Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Plaistow Post Office last inspected?
Plaistow Post Office was last inspected on 8 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Plaistow Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Plaistow Post Office compare to other places in Newham?
49% of the 2,436 rated food businesses in Newham hold the top rating of 5, while Plaistow Post Office holds a 3. 383 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newham Council inspects Plaistow 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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