Stoke Poges Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Buckinghamshire
Stoke Poges 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 18 August 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: Unit 1, Giles House, Bells Hill Green, SL2 4EW
How it compares in Buckinghamshire
That puts Stoke Poges Post Office among the 3,226 places in Buckinghamshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 3,226 | 81% | ← Stoke Poges Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 530 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 171 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 615 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 Stoke Poges 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 Stoke Poges Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2019 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Amalfi Ices Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2014 |
| Emmas Hot and Cold Snacks Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Stoke Poges Post Office
What is Stoke Poges Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Stoke Poges Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Buckinghamshire Council on 18 August 2023.
Is Stoke Poges 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 Stoke Poges Post Office last inspected?
Stoke Poges Post Office was last inspected on 18 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Buckinghamshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stoke Poges 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 Stoke Poges Post Office compare to other places in Buckinghamshire?
81% of the 4,001 rated food businesses in Buckinghamshire hold the top rating of 5, and Stoke Poges Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Buckinghamshire Council inspects Stoke Poges 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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