Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
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 6 December 2024, 19 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: Milehouse Lane Post Office, 69 Milehouse Lane, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 9JZ
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office sits behind roughly 779 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ← Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 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 Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Allendale Day Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Allendale Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Bentleys Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Alex Ices Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Beechwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Adlington House - Caterplus Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Annie's Cakes of Art Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Post Office
What is Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 6 December 2024.
Is 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 Post Office last inspected?
Post Office was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Post Office compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office holds a 4. 70 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects 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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