Whitwell Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Whitwell Post Office & Stores 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 14 May 2026, 3 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.
93% of rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Hertfordshire ratings →
Address: 62 High Street, Whitwell, SG4 8AG
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These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
In North Hertfordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitwell Post Office & Stores sits behind roughly 788 nearby businesses. 15% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 788 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 15% | ← Whitwell Post Office & Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Good
- 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 Whitwell Post Office & Stores 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 Whitwell Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 37 yards away | 4 - Good | 27 March 2026 |
| Nine Wells Watercress Farm Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| St. Pauls Walden Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2017 |
| Impact Food Group trading as Dolce @ St Paul's Walden Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 July 2026 |
| The Strathmore Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
Questions about Whitwell Post Office & Stores
What is Whitwell Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Whitwell Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Whitwell Post Office & Stores 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 Whitwell Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Whitwell Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whitwell Post Office & Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitwell Post Office & Stores compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, while Whitwell Post Office & Stores holds a 4. 149 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Whitwell Post Office & Stores 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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