Post Office Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Kesteven
Post Office Superstore 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 9 February 2012, more than 14 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: Chapel Lane Stores, 24 Chapel Lane, NG34 8LD
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Post Office Superstore among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Post Office Superstore | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 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 Superstore 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 Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasingham Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2008 |
| Crescent Stores Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2015 |
| Leasingham St. Andrew's CE Primary School School/college/university | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2012 |
| Manor Farm Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Rontec Holdingham BP Service Station Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Holdingham Service Station Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| KFC - Holdingham Roundabout Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Insomnia Sleaford Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
Questions about Post Office Superstore
What is Post Office Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 9 February 2012.
Is Post Office Superstore 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 Post Office Superstore last inspected?
Post Office Superstore was last inspected on 9 February 2012, more than 14 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office Superstore?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office Superstore compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Post Office Superstore is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Post Office Superstore 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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