Meliden Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Denbighshire
Meliden 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 5 December 2019, more than 6 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: 21 Ffordd Talargoch, Meliden, Prestatyn, LL19 8LA
How it compares in Denbighshire
That puts Meliden Post Office among the 815 places in Denbighshire holding top marks, 81% 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 | 815 | 81% | ← Meliden Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 116 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 140 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 Meliden 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 Meliden Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Convenience Store Retailers - other | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2016 |
| Daz’s Extravagant Cakes & Bakes Manufacturers/packers | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Hai Tian Takeaway/sandwich shop | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Fair Hotdogs Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Meliden CP School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Miri Melyd Fun Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Harley's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Clwb Llanen Y Llys Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2018 |
Questions about Meliden Post Office
What is Meliden Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Meliden Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Denbighshire Council on 5 December 2019.
Is Meliden 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 Meliden Post Office last inspected?
Meliden Post Office was last inspected on 5 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Denbighshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Meliden Post Office?
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 Meliden Post Office compare to other places in Denbighshire?
81% of the 1,009 rated food businesses in Denbighshire hold the top rating of 5, and Meliden Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Denbighshire Council inspects Meliden 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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