The Old Post Office
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The Old Post Office is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at The Square, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5UR, in the Cotswold local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 26 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Cotswold oversees 1,098 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Cotswold is 4.9 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. 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. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 4 September 2024.
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| Rating | Date Recorded |
|---|---|
| 4 | 2024-09-04 |
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Old Post Office?
The Old Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Cotswold.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
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 The Old Post Office last inspected?
The Old Post Office was last inspected on 2025-02-26. 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 The Old Post Office located?
The Old Post Office is located at The Square, Guiting Power, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire , GL54 5UR, in the Cotswold local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the GL54 postcode area.