Sipson Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hillingdon
Sipson 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 20 October 2021, more than 4 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: 424 Sipson Road, UB7 0HU
How it compares in Hillingdon
In Hillingdon, 64% of rated places manage a 5, so Sipson Post Office sits behind roughly 1,285 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,285 | 64% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 356 | 18% | ← Sipson Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 202 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 100 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 16 | 1% |
A further 226 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sipson 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 Sipson Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Chi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Bell Farm Christian Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| B J Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Amadeus The Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Adult Education School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2008 |
Questions about Sipson Post Office
What is Sipson Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Sipson Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hillingdon Council on 20 October 2021.
Is Sipson 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 Sipson Post Office last inspected?
Sipson Post Office was last inspected on 20 October 2021, more than 4 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 Sipson Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sipson Post Office compare to other places in Hillingdon?
64% of the 2,007 rated food businesses in Hillingdon hold the top rating of 5, while Sipson Post Office holds a 4. 356 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hillingdon Council inspects Sipson 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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