Sinfin Centre Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Derby City
Sinfin Centre 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 1 June 2023, more than 3 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: 13 Sinfin District Centre, Sinfin, DE24 3DS
How it compares in Derby City
That puts Sinfin Centre Post Office among the 1,447 places in Derby City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← Sinfin Centre Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 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 Sinfin Centre 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 Sinfin Centre Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birds (Derby) Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2023 |
| Asda Customer Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Asda Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Cake Box Other catering premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Arleston Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Chaira Brothers Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Beechtree Day Services Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Cafe Sinfin Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
Questions about Sinfin Centre Post Office
What is Sinfin Centre Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Sinfin Centre Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 1 June 2023.
Is Sinfin Centre 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 Sinfin Centre Post Office last inspected?
Sinfin Centre Post Office was last inspected on 1 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sinfin Centre 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sinfin Centre Post Office compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and Sinfin Centre Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects Sinfin Centre 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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Sinfin Centre Post Office is one of 16 rated food businesses in Sinfin. See every hygiene rating in Sinfin →
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