Old Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pembrokeshire
Old Post Office Stores 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 11 March 2014, more than 12 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: Boncath Post Office, Boncath, SA37 0JN
How it compares in Pembrokeshire
That puts Old Post Office Stores among the 1,436 places in Pembrokeshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,436 | 78% | ← Old Post Office Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 77 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 478 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 Old Post Office Stores 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 Old Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Of The Woods Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Rhoslyn Stores Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2014 |
| Llaeth Deri Milk Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| G G & R M Vaughan Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Rhosygilwen Mansion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2024 |
| Ffynnone Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 June 2025 |
| Coed Dulas Manufacturers/packers | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| Clynfyw Manufacturers/packers | 2.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Old Post Office Stores
What is Old Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Old Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pembrokeshire Council on 11 March 2014.
Is Old Post Office Stores 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 Old Post Office Stores last inspected?
Old Post Office Stores was last inspected on 11 March 2014, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pembrokeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Post Office Stores?
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 Old Post Office Stores compare to other places in Pembrokeshire?
78% of the 1,835 rated food businesses in Pembrokeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Old Post Office Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pembrokeshire Council inspects Old Post Office Stores 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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