Wilstead Post Office

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2016-07-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Wilstead Post Office is a retailers - other located at Wilstead Post Office, 33 Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford, MK45 3BX, in the Bedford local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 July 2016, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Bedford oversees 1,663 registered food businesses, of which 84% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Bedford is 4.7 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Wilstead Post Office, 33 Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford
Postcode
MK45 3BX
Local Authority
Bedford
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
111498

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Wilstead Post Office?

Wilstead Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Bedford.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Wilstead Post Office last inspected?

Wilstead Post Office was last inspected on 2016-07-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Wilstead Post Office located?

Wilstead Post Office is located at Wilstead Post Office, 33 Cotton End Road, Wilstead, Bedford , MK45 3BX, in the Bedford local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the MK45 postcode area.