Long Lane Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Stockport
Long Lane Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 9 February 2024, 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: 190 Wilmslow Road, Heald Green, Cheadle, SK8 3BH
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Long Lane Post Office sits behind roughly 1,728 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,728 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 252 | 12% | ← Long Lane Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 637 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 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 Long 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 Long Lane Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barkats News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Benugo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| A1 Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Birds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Baked It Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Beefeater Heald Green Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2023 |
Questions about Long Lane Post Office
What is Long Lane Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Long Lane Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 9 February 2024.
Is Long Lane Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Long Lane Post Office last inspected?
Long Lane Post Office was last inspected on 9 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Long 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Long Lane Post Office compare to other places in Stockport?
82% of the 2,109 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Long Lane Post Office holds a 4. 252 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Long 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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Long Lane Post Office is one of 397 rated food businesses in Cheadle. See every hygiene rating in Cheadle →
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