Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Ribble
Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane 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 16 June 2021, more than 5 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: 222 Leyland Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9TA
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 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 Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane 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 Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Middleforth PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Middleforth Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2020 |
| Aspris Children's Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| BAC and EE Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office
What is Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 16 June 2021.
Is Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane 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 Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office last inspected?
Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office was last inspected on 16 June 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Thoroughgoods Penwortham Lane 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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