Post Office Counters Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Birmingham
Post Office Counters Ltd 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 June 2009, more than 17 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, 150 Hawthorn Road, Oscott, B44 8PX
How it compares in Birmingham
In Birmingham, 66% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office Counters Ltd sits behind roughly 5,380 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,380 | 66% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ← Post Office Counters Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Counters Ltd 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 Counters Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Johns Franchise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2021 |
| Amethyst Cakes Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2014 |
| Almarives Banqueting Other catering premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2017 |
| Birmingham Caterer's Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Ayzel House Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Bilash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
Questions about Post Office Counters Ltd
What is Post Office Counters Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Counters Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Birmingham Council on 26 June 2009.
Is Post Office Counters Ltd 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 Post Office Counters Ltd last inspected?
Post Office Counters Ltd was last inspected on 26 June 2009, more than 17 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office Counters Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Counters Ltd compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office Counters Ltd holds a 4. 1,309 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects Post Office Counters Ltd 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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Post Office Counters Ltd is one of 60 rated food businesses in Oscott. See every hygiene rating in Oscott →
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