Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Southampton
Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona 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 26 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 39-43 Irving Road, Southampton, SO16 4EG
How it compares in Southampton
In Southampton, 68% of rated places manage a 5, so Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona sits behind roughly 1,016 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,016 | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 278 | 19% | ← Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona | |
| 3 out of 5 | 146 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 218 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 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 Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona 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 Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Regents Park Community College School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
| Cafe aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2018 |
| BAT Co Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Ashwood Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2026 |
| Abacus Event Catering Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
Questions about Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona
What is Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona's food hygiene rating?
Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Southampton Council on 26 October 2024.
Is Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona 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 Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona last inspected?
Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona was last inspected on 26 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Southampton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona compare to other places in Southampton?
68% of the 1,486 rated food businesses in Southampton hold the top rating of 5, while Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona holds a 4. 278 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Southampton Council inspects Millbrook Post Office/ Shayona 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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