Far Lane Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Rotherham
Far Lane 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 14 October 2022, more than 3 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: Far Lane, Rotherham, S65 2HJ
How it compares in Rotherham
That puts Far Lane Post Office among the 1,785 places in Rotherham 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 | 1,785 | 89% | ← Far Lane Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 149 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 187 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 Very 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 Far Lane 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 Far Lane Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chezzy Burger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Caterlink@St. Mary's Primary Herringthorpe School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Bakersfield Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bake Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Butties and Banter Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Beech Cliffe Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
Questions about Far Lane Post Office
What is Far Lane Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Far Lane Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rotherham Council on 14 October 2022.
Is Far Lane 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 Far Lane Post Office last inspected?
Far Lane Post Office was last inspected on 14 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rotherham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Far Lane 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Far Lane Post Office compare to other places in Rotherham?
89% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Rotherham hold the top rating of 5, and Far Lane Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rotherham Council inspects Far Lane 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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