Post Office Highway Avenue food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Windsor and Maidenhead
Post Office Highway Avenue 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 19 August 2019, more than 6 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, 8 Highway Avenue, Maidenhead, SL6 5AF
How it compares in Windsor and Maidenhead
That puts Post Office Highway Avenue among the 1,048 places in Windsor and Maidenhead holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,048 | 82% | ← Post Office Highway Avenue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 148 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 324 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 Post Office Highway Avenue 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 Post Office Highway Avenue, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2021 |
| Dementia Day Centre AT Boyn Grove Community Resource Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2020 |
| Courtyard Cafe At St Marks Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| All Saints CE Junior School Breakfast Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Cater Link At All Saints CE Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Eat More Kale Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2022 |
| Cater Link Ltd At Courthouse Junior School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Big Dog Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2022 |
Questions about Post Office Highway Avenue
What is Post Office Highway Avenue's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Highway Avenue has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Windsor and Maidenhead Council on 19 August 2019.
Is Post Office Highway Avenue 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 Post Office Highway Avenue last inspected?
Post Office Highway Avenue was last inspected on 19 August 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Windsor and Maidenhead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office Highway Avenue?
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 Post Office Highway Avenue compare to other places in Windsor and Maidenhead?
82% of the 1,284 rated food businesses in Windsor and Maidenhead hold the top rating of 5, and Post Office Highway Avenue is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Windsor and Maidenhead Council inspects Post Office Highway Avenue 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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