Cowley Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
Cowley 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 11 September 2013, more than 12 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: 1 Dellfield Parade, High Street, UB8 2EN
How it compares in Hillingdon
That puts Cowley Post Office among the 1,284 places in Hillingdon holding top marks, 64% 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 | 1,284 | 64% | ← Cowley Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 203 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 101 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 225 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 Cowley 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 Cowley Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apples and Cherries Day Nursery and Pre-School Caring Premises | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Butterflies Pre-school Caring Premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2014 |
| Breakfast Club - Cowley St Laurence School/college/university | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2010 |
| Canopy Vine Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| 1966 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Amigos Burgers / Shakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Byrons butchers Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2024 |
Questions about Cowley Post Office
What is Cowley Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Cowley Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hillingdon Council on 11 September 2013.
Is Cowley 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 Cowley Post Office last inspected?
Cowley Post Office was last inspected on 11 September 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hillingdon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cowley 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cowley Post Office compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,008 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, and Cowley Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Cowley 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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