Newtown Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Newtown Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 30 October 2023, more than 2 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: 721 Bolton Road, Swinton, M27 8FL
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Newtown Post Office sits behind roughly 1,599 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 378 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ← Newtown Post Office | |
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 217 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 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 Newtown 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 Newtown Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Atlantic Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Borough Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2017 |
| Buns And Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Asda Pendlebury Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Big Baps and Little Baps Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| B&M Homestore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2021 |
Questions about Newtown Post Office
What is Newtown Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Newtown Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Salford Council on 30 October 2023.
Is Newtown Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Newtown Post Office last inspected?
Newtown Post Office was last inspected on 30 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Newtown Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Newtown Post Office compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,880 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Newtown Post Office holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Newtown 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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