Bonby Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Lincolnshire
Bonby 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 20 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Post Office, 58 Main Street, Bonby, DN20 0PW
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Bonby Post Office among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Bonby Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 64 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 125 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 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 Bonby 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 Bonby Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonby Pre-School School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2022 |
| Worlaby Primary School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Saxby All Saints Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 July 2022 |
| St Matthew Benevolent Fund Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Elsham Village Hall Other catering premises | 2.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| Holme Farm Residential Home Caring Premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Hunters Lodge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| National Paintball Games Other catering premises | 2.7 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Bonby Post Office
What is Bonby Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Bonby Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 20 October 2021.
Is Bonby 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 Bonby Post Office last inspected?
Bonby Post Office was last inspected on 20 October 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bonby Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bonby Post Office compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,339 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bonby Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Bonby 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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