Hanworth Road Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hounslow
Hanworth Road Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 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: 263 Hanworth Road, Hounslow, TW3 3UA
How it compares in Hounslow
In Hounslow, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Hanworth Road Post Office sits behind roughly 1,324 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,324 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Hanworth Road Post Office | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hanworth Road 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 Hanworth Road Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansh & Saniv Ltd T/A Stop & Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2022 |
| Bambinos Montessori Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Beit Beirut Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Asian Food Centre Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2022 |
| A M Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Africado Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2022 |
| Ashley Cash & Carry Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2022 |
Questions about Hanworth Road Post Office
What is Hanworth Road Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Hanworth Road Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hounslow Council on 18 October 2022.
Is Hanworth Road Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hanworth Road Post Office last inspected?
Hanworth Road Post Office was last inspected on 18 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 Hanworth Road Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hanworth Road Post Office compare to other places in Hounslow?
73% of the 1,817 rated food businesses in Hounslow hold the top rating of 5, while Hanworth Road Post Office holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hounslow Council inspects Hanworth Road 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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