Broad Oak Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Uttlesford
Broad Oak Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Post Office Stores, 1 High Street, Hatfield Broad Oak, CM22 7HF
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Broad Oak Stores among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Broad Oak Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 Broad Oak Stores 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 Broad Oak Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| The Dukes Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Blossom Barn Nursery School/college/university | 255 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Ribman Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Broad Oak Stores
What is Broad Oak Stores's food hygiene rating?
Broad Oak Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 12 November 2025.
Is Broad Oak Stores 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Broad Oak Stores last inspected?
Broad Oak Stores was last inspected on 12 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Broad Oak Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Broad Oak Stores compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Broad Oak Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Broad Oak Stores 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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Understanding this rating
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