Newton Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wirral
Newton 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 26 May 2017, more than 9 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: 80 Newton Cross Lane, Newton, Wirral, CH48 9XQ
How it compares in Wirral
That puts Newton Post Office among the 1,596 places in Wirral holding top marks, 72% 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 | 1,596 | 72% | ← Newton Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 366 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 177 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 36 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 27 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 113 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 Newton 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 Newton Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryhurst House / Care in Mind Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2021 |
| Cookies by Cal and Jenn Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2020 |
| Hickory's Smokehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Newton Post Office
What is Newton Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Newton Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wirral Council on 26 May 2017.
Is Newton 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 Newton Post Office last inspected?
Newton Post Office was last inspected on 26 May 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wirral Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newton Post Office?
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 Newton Post Office compare to other places in Wirral?
72% of the 2,207 rated food businesses in Wirral hold the top rating of 5, and Newton Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wirral Council inspects Newton 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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