Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Cumberland
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 5 October 2023, more than 2 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: 122 Main Street, St Bees, Cumbria, CA27 0AA
How it compares in Cumberland
In Cumberland, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office & Stores sits behind roughly 2,087 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,087 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ← Post Office & Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 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 Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Bees Village School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2025 |
| LuLu's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Stonehouse Farm Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| The Manor Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 196 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 June 2025 |
| Queens Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 196 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 March 2026 |
| Fairladies Barn Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2023 |
| Oddfellows Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2023 |
| St Bees Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Post Office & Stores
What is Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cumberland Council on 5 October 2023.
Is 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 Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 5 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office & Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office & Stores compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office & Stores holds a 4. 285 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects 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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