Brinnington Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Stockport
Brinnington Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Brinnington Post Office was inspected on 29 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Stockport score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Stockport ratings →
Address: 368 Brinnington Road, Brinnington, Stockport, SK5 8BT
How this rating has changed
Brinnington Post Office was re-inspected on 29 July 2026 and held its rating of 4.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 29 July 2026 | 4 4 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Stockport
In Stockport, 81% of rated places manage a 5, so Brinnington Post Office sits behind roughly 1,725 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,725 | 81% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 12% | ← Brinnington Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 619 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 Brinnington 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 Brinnington Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Express Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2020 |
| Appleton Manor Care Home/HC-One Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Ashton Road Service Station Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Baxter Storey @ Centrica Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Bredbury Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2023 |
| Alan Howard Hair And Beauty Supplies School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Arden Arms - Bredbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Awesome Walls Stockport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about Brinnington Post Office
What is Brinnington Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Brinnington Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stockport Council on 29 July 2026.
Is Brinnington 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Brinnington Post Office last inspected?
Brinnington Post Office was last inspected on 29 July 2026, a month 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 Brinnington 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 Brinnington Post Office compare to other places in Stockport?
81% of the 2,117 rated food businesses in Stockport hold the top rating of 5, while Brinnington Post Office holds a 4. 261 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stockport Council inspects Brinnington 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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Brinnington Post Office is one of 31 rated food businesses in Brinnington. See every hygiene rating in Brinnington →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.stockport.gov.uk
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