Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hertfordshire
Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) 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
This is a fresh result: Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Brickendon Lane, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG13 8HY
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) 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 Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginger Bar And Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2024 |
| Cafe Santiago Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2020 |
| Elle's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2024 |
| 19/29 Cocktail Shop Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Blackbirds Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Hertford School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Hertfordshire Country Markets Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2009 |
Questions about Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store)
What is Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store)'s food hygiene rating?
Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) 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 Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) last inspected?
Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Brickendon Lane Post Office (Hertford General Store) 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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