Rode Heath post office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cheshire East
Rode Heath post office 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 October 2025, 8 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: 135 Sandbach Road, Rode Heath, ST7 3RZ
How it compares in Cheshire East
That puts Rode Heath post office among the 2,438 places in Cheshire East holding top marks, 89% 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 | 2,438 | 89% | ← Rode Heath post office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 191 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 70 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 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 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 Rode Heath 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 Rode Heath post office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Lawton School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Broughton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Alsager Equestrian Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Shady Grove Stores (Alsager) Ltd Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2025 |
| Alsager Highfields Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Corner House Nurseries Lawton Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Rode Heath post office
What is Rode Heath post office's food hygiene rating?
Rode Heath post office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheshire East Council on 24 October 2025.
Is Rode Heath post office 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 Rode Heath post office last inspected?
Rode Heath post office was last inspected on 24 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheshire East Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rode Heath post office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Rode Heath post office compare to other places in Cheshire East?
89% of the 2,733 rated food businesses in Cheshire East hold the top rating of 5, and Rode Heath post office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheshire East Council inspects Rode Heath 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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