Victoria Road Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Ashfield
Victoria Road 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 April 2023, more than 3 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: 114-116 Victoria Road, NG17 8AS
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Victoria Road Post Office among the 668 places in Ashfield 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Victoria Road Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 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 Victoria Road 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 Victoria Road Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dandy Cock Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2026 |
| Ashfield Nursing Home Caring Premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bentinck Miners Welfare Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| B & M Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Acre View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Victoria Road Post Office
What is Victoria Road Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Victoria Road Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 5 April 2023.
Is Victoria Road 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 Victoria Road Post Office last inspected?
Victoria Road Post Office was last inspected on 5 April 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Victoria Road Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Victoria Road Post Office compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Victoria Road Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Victoria Road 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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