The Courtyard Post Office & Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Hampshire
The Courtyard Post Office & Shop 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 21 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: The Courtyard Church Street Ropley Alresford SO24 0DS, SO24 0DS
How it compares in East Hampshire
In East Hampshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so The Courtyard Post Office & Shop sits behind roughly 803 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 803 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ← The Courtyard Post Office & Shop | |
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 The Courtyard Post Office & Shop 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 The Courtyard Post Office & Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink @ Ropley CofE Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ropley CofE Primary School Wraparound Care School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cruickshank's Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2021 |
| Shop &The T Junction Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2025 |
Questions about The Courtyard Post Office & Shop
What is The Courtyard Post Office & Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Courtyard Post Office & Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Hampshire Council on 21 January 2020.
Is The Courtyard Post Office & Shop 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 The Courtyard Post Office & Shop last inspected?
The Courtyard Post Office & Shop was last inspected on 21 January 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Courtyard Post Office & Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Courtyard Post Office & Shop compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, while The Courtyard Post Office & Shop holds a 4. 120 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects The Courtyard Post Office & Shop 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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