Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North East Derbyshire
Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) 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 8 November 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: Post Office, 3 Southgate, Eckington, S21 4FU
How it compares in North East Derbyshire
That puts Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) among the 654 places in North East Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 654 | 86% | ← Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 71 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 52 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 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 Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) 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 Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eck Mini Market Retailers - other | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Eckington Civic Centre Other catering premises | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Dragon Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Eckington Parish Pantry Distributors/Transporters | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Bilal's Balti House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| George Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Bargains Galore Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2022 |
| Camms Endowed Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
Questions about Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier)
What is Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier)'s food hygiene rating?
Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North East Derbyshire Council on 8 November 2023.
Is Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) 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 Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) last inspected?
Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) was last inspected on 8 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North East Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) compare to other places in North East Derbyshire?
86% of the 757 rated food businesses in North East Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North East Derbyshire Council inspects Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) 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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Eckington Post Office And Convenience Store (Premier) is one of 58 rated food businesses in Eckington. See every hygiene rating in Eckington →
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