Ponteland Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Northumberland
Ponteland 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 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 30 Merton Road, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9PY
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Ponteland Post Office among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Ponteland Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 Ponteland 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 Ponteland Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott's of Ponteland Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Gills Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Lorenzo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Mogul Raj Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| One Stop Stores Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Samms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Merton Way Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 13 May 2025 |
| Parklands Chemists Retailers - other | at this address | Exempt |
Questions about Ponteland Post Office
What is Ponteland Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Ponteland Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 8 October 2024.
Is Ponteland 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 Ponteland Post Office last inspected?
Ponteland Post Office was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ponteland 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 Ponteland Post Office compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Ponteland Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Ponteland 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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Ponteland Post Office is one of 65 rated food businesses in Ponteland. See every hygiene rating in Ponteland →
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