Northop Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
Northop 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 12 June 2024, 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: Northop Post Office & Stores, Post Office, High Street Northop, CH7 6BQ
How it compares in Flintshire
In Flintshire, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Northop Post Office & Stores sits behind roughly 1,061 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,061 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ← Northop Post Office & Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 73 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Northop 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 Northop Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Peoples Day Nursery Caring Premises | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| David M Roberts Manufacturers/packers | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| NEWydd Catering & Cleaning Ltd School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Flint Service Station Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2021 |
| Cross Keys Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Oakenholt Farm Guesthouse Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Flint Mountain Hotel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Lunch Club Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Northop Post Office & Stores
What is Northop Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Northop Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Flintshire Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Northop 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 Northop Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Northop Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Flintshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northop Post Office & Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Northop Post Office & Stores compare to other places in Flintshire?
88% of the 1,209 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, while Northop Post Office & Stores holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Flintshire Council inspects Northop 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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