Chiswick Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hounslow
Chiswick 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 22 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: Post Office, 1 Heathfield Terrace, Chiswick, W4 4JF
How it compares in Hounslow
That puts Chiswick Post Office among the 1,324 places in Hounslow holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,324 | 73% | ← Chiswick Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 125 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 412 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 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 Chiswick 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 Chiswick Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amorino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| ALAZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Angie's Little Food Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2024 |
| Age Concern Chiswick @ The Friendship Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Acton Gardens Primary School Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Acton Gardens Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2023 |
| Acton Youth Association @ Acton Garden Community Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
Questions about Chiswick Post Office
What is Chiswick Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Chiswick Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hounslow Council on 22 October 2022.
Is Chiswick 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 Chiswick Post Office last inspected?
Chiswick Post Office was last inspected on 22 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hounslow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chiswick 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chiswick Post Office compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, and Chiswick Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Chiswick 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Chiswick Post Office and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Chiswick Post Office is one of 322 rated food businesses in Chiswick. See every hygiene rating in Chiswick →
Hounslow inspects and rates 2,229 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Hounslow →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.hounslow.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →