Waters Upton Post Office And Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Telford and Wrekin Council
Waters Upton Post Office And 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 22 November 2012, more than 13 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: Waters Upton Post Office And Stores Upton Stones, Waters Upton, Telford, TF6 6NP
How it compares in Telford and Wrekin Council
In Telford and Wrekin Council, 85% of rated places manage a 5, so Waters Upton Post Office And Stores sits behind roughly 1,137 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,137 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 10% | ← Waters Upton Post Office And Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 132 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 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 Waters Upton Post Office And 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 Waters Upton Post Office And Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ugly Duckling Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Hazels Farm Childcare @ High Ercall Primary School Caring Premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| High Ercall Cp School School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| High Ercall Primary School - Breakfast Club School/college/university | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Highercall store limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 2.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 March 2026 |
| Oakgate Nursery Tearooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Deansfield Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 2.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Mrs Goose at Home Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 3.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Waters Upton Post Office And Stores
What is Waters Upton Post Office And Stores's food hygiene rating?
Waters Upton Post Office And Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Telford and Wrekin Council Council on 22 November 2012.
Is Waters Upton Post Office And 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 Waters Upton Post Office And Stores last inspected?
Waters Upton Post Office And Stores was last inspected on 22 November 2012, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Telford and Wrekin Council Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waters Upton Post Office And Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waters Upton Post Office And Stores compare to other places in Telford and Wrekin Council?
85% of the 1,334 rated food businesses in Telford and Wrekin Council hold the top rating of 5, while Waters Upton Post Office And Stores holds a 4. 133 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Telford and Wrekin Council Council inspects Waters Upton Post Office And 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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