Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Retailers - other
Latest rating available
Post Office & Village Stores food hygiene rating
Post Office & Village Stores
Somerset House
Main Street
Kirkby Thore
Penrith
CA10 1UD Inspected 10 February 2026
Main Street
Kirkby Thore
Penrith
CA10 1UD Inspected 10 February 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Westmorland and Furness
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Post Office & Village Stores in Westmorland and Furness currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 10 February 2026. Post Office & Village Stores is registered as a Retailers - other and is located at Somerset House, Main Street, Kirkby Thore, Penrith, CA10 1UD.
- Business name
- Post Office & Village Stores
- Business type
- Retailers - other
- Local authority
- Westmorland and Furness
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 10 February 2026
- FHRS ID
- 307843
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
10 February 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for Post Office & Village Stores.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 February 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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