Highbury Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Hertfordshire
Highbury 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 12 December 2024, 19 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: Highbury Post Office 20 - 21 Highbury Road, Hitchin
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Highbury Post Office among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Highbury Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Highbury 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 Highbury Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highbury Infant School School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Highbury Lodge Day Nursery Caring Premises | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Food Rescue Hub CIC Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2022 |
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Beer Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| BB's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| Hermitage Road Coffee & Bagel Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
Questions about Highbury Post Office
What is Highbury Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Highbury Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Highbury 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 Highbury Post Office last inspected?
Highbury Post Office was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highbury Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highbury Post Office compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Highbury Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Highbury 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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Highbury Post Office is one of 307 rated food businesses in Hitchin. See every hygiene rating in Hitchin →
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