The Old Post Office food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Stevenage
The Old Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 2, The Old Post Office, The Plaza, SG1 1PF
How it compares in Stevenage
That puts The Old Post Office among the 467 places in Stevenage holding top marks, 89% 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 | 467 | 89% | ← The Old Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 The Old 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 The Old Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Tree Ltd Retailers - other | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2020 |
| Bargain Grocery Outlet Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2006 |
| Costa Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2021 |
| Fireaway Pizza Stevenage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Candy Zone Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Geek Retreat Stevenage Other catering premises | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Event Catering Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2019 |
Questions about The Old Post Office
What is The Old Post Office's food hygiene rating?
The Old Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stevenage Council on 24 June 2025.
Is The Old 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Old Post Office last inspected?
The Old Post Office was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stevenage Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Old 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Post Office compare to other places in Stevenage?
89% of the 527 rated food businesses in Stevenage hold the top rating of 5, and The Old Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stevenage Council inspects The Old 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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