Monton Post Office & Newsagent food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Salford
Monton Post Office & Newsagent holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 227 Monton Road, Eccles, M30 9PS
How it compares in Salford
In Salford, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Monton Post Office & Newsagent sits behind roughly 1,600 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,221 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 379 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 172 | 9% | ← Monton Post Office & Newsagent | |
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 55 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 216 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Monton Post Office & Newsagent 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 Monton Post Office & Newsagent, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom by La Turka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
| Blue Bell Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Branwood Prep School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Abbey Grove Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ascott Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Bee's Knees Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Big Brother Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Alder brook P R U Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Monton Post Office & Newsagent
What is Monton Post Office & Newsagent's food hygiene rating?
Monton Post Office & Newsagent has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Salford Council on 31 July 2024.
Is Monton Post Office & Newsagent safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Monton Post Office & Newsagent last inspected?
Monton Post Office & Newsagent was last inspected on 31 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Salford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Monton Post Office & Newsagent?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Monton Post Office & Newsagent compare to other places in Salford?
65% of the 1,881 rated food businesses in Salford hold the top rating of 5, while Monton Post Office & Newsagent holds a 3. 172 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Salford Council inspects Monton Post Office & Newsagent 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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