The Old Post Office
LANCHESTER
Squeaky clean
The breakdown
Last inspected on 30 April 2026 by Durham.
Rating over time
We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Old Post Office, from July 2018 to April 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 5 in 2018 to 5 in 2026.
| Inspection date | Rating | Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 5 / 5 | Very good | |
| 5 / 5 | Very good |
What does this rating mean?
The Old Post Office in LANCHESTER has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. Yes - 5 is the top food hygiene rating. It means hygiene standards were very good at the last inspection.
The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.
Where is it?
27 FRONT STREET,LANCHESTER,
DH7 0LA
This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Old Post Office. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.
Who inspects The Old Post Office?
Food hygiene at The Old Post Office is inspected by Durham, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.durham.gov.uk or [email protected].
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