Northop Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Flintshire
Northop Post Office & Stores 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
This is a fresh result: Northop Post Office & Stores was inspected on 5 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
98% of rated food businesses in Flintshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Flintshire ratings →
Address: Northop Post Office & Stores, Post Office, High Street Northop, CH7 6BQ
How this rating has changed
Northop Post Office & Stores has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 5 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 5 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Flintshire
That puts Northop Post Office & Stores among the 1,067 places in Flintshire 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 | 1,067 | 88% | ← Northop Post Office & Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 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 |
| Northop Country Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2026 |
| David M Roberts Farmers/growers | 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 Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 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 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Flintshire Council on 5 August 2026.
Is Northop Post Office & Stores 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 Northop Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Northop Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 5 August 2026, a month 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 "good", 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 1,212 rated food businesses in Flintshire hold the top rating of 5, and Northop Post Office & Stores is one of them.
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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Understanding this rating
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Flintshire inspects and rates 1,317 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Flintshire →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.flintshire.gov.uk/
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