Shalford Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Guildford
Shalford Post Office 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 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Post Office 28 Kings Road, Shalford, GU4 8LD
How it compares in Guildford
That puts Shalford Post Office among the 821 places in Guildford 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 | 821 | 82% | ← Shalford Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 141 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 132 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 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 Shalford 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 Shalford Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleverchefs at Shalford Infant & Nursery School School/college/university | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bramley Oak Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Baxterstorey - Praxis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Christophers Hospice Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Boogie Pumps Guildford School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
Questions about Shalford Post Office
What is Shalford Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Shalford Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Guildford Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Shalford Post Office 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 Shalford Post Office last inspected?
Shalford Post Office was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Guildford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shalford 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shalford Post Office compare to other places in Guildford?
82% of the 1,007 rated food businesses in Guildford hold the top rating of 5, and Shalford Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Guildford Council inspects Shalford 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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