Ye Olde Post Office B&B food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · East Suffolk
Ye Olde Post Office B&B holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 2009, more than 16 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: Ye Olde Post Office, The Street, Flixton West, NR35 1NZ
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Ye Olde Post Office B&B among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Ye Olde Post Office B&B | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 201 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Ye Olde Post Office B&B 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 Ye Olde Post Office B&B, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2009 |
| The Norfolk And Suffolk Aviation Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2019 |
| Olde Barn Bakery Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 4 - Good | 31 March 2017 |
| Glug Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Sodexo Ltd At 2 Sisters Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
Questions about Ye Olde Post Office B&B
What is Ye Olde Post Office B&B's food hygiene rating?
Ye Olde Post Office B&B has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 19 November 2009.
Is Ye Olde Post Office B&B 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ye Olde Post Office B&B last inspected?
Ye Olde Post Office B&B was last inspected on 19 November 2009, more than 16 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ye Olde Post Office B&B?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ye Olde Post Office B&B compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Ye Olde Post Office B&B is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Ye Olde Post Office B&B 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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