Marden Post Office & Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Herefordshire
Marden 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
The rating dates from 27 March 2006, more than 20 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: Marden, HR1 3EW
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Marden Post Office & Stores among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Marden Post Office & Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 Marden 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 Marden Post Office & Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marden Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | Exempt | |
| Farmer Johns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Marden Links Parish Hub - Kate Ryan Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2023 |
| Marden Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 April 2026 |
| S & A Produce (UK) Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2019 |
Questions about Marden Post Office & Stores
What is Marden Post Office & Stores's food hygiene rating?
Marden Post Office & Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 27 March 2006.
Is Marden 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 Marden Post Office & Stores last inspected?
Marden Post Office & Stores was last inspected on 27 March 2006, more than 20 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Marden 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 Marden Post Office & Stores compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Marden Post Office & Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Marden 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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