Colley Road Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Sheffield
Colley 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 29 January 2020, 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: Colley Road, Sheffield, S5 9GT
How it compares in Sheffield
In Sheffield, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Colley Road Post Office sits behind roughly 3,299 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 3,299 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 688 | 16% | ← Colley Road Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 316 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 68 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 451 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 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 Colley 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 Colley Road Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best In - Off License Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2021 |
| Brook Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Blenheim Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Beck Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Aash Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Brigantia Learning Trust Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Boho Beautiful Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
Questions about Colley Road Post Office
What is Colley Road Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Colley Road Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Sheffield Council on 29 January 2020.
Is Colley 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 Colley Road Post Office last inspected?
Colley Road Post Office was last inspected on 29 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sheffield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Colley Road Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Colley Road Post Office compare to other places in Sheffield?
75% of the 4,426 rated food businesses in Sheffield hold the top rating of 5, while Colley Road Post Office holds a 4. 688 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Sheffield Council inspects Colley 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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