Stanley Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Erewash
Stanley 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 December 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: 124 Station Road, DE7 6FB
How it compares in Erewash
That puts Stanley Post Office among the 754 places in Erewash holding top marks, 88% 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 | 754 | 88% | ← Stanley Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 31 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Stanley 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 Stanley Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AM Sports (Midlands) Ltd Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Four Seasons Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Food For thought Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bateman Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2021 |
| Bramble Lodge Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Stanley Post Office
What is Stanley Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Stanley Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Erewash Council on 20 December 2021.
Is Stanley 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 Stanley Post Office last inspected?
Stanley Post Office was last inspected on 20 December 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Erewash Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stanley Post Office?
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 Stanley Post Office compare to other places in Erewash?
88% of the 856 rated food businesses in Erewash hold the top rating of 5, and Stanley Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Erewash Council inspects Stanley 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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