Easington Post Office food hygiene rating
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Easington 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 9 July 2015, more than 11 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: 25 Horton View, Banbury, OX16 9HW
How it compares in Cherwell
That puts Easington Post Office among the 977 places in Cherwell holding top marks, 80% 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 | 977 | 80% | ← Easington Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 103 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 Easington 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 Easington Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banbury Tea Room Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Blessed George Napier School School/college/university | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Fairlawns Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Ashlea Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Carpenter Catering Ltd at The Horton General Hospital Caring Premises | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Easington House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Banbury School Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2021 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2025 |
Questions about Easington Post Office
What is Easington Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Easington Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cherwell Council on 9 July 2015.
Is Easington 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 Easington Post Office last inspected?
Easington Post Office was last inspected on 9 July 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cherwell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Easington 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 Easington Post Office compare to other places in Cherwell?
80% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in Cherwell hold the top rating of 5, and Easington Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cherwell Council inspects Easington 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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