The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Mid Suffolk
The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: The Post Office Stores, Long Green, Wortham, IP22 1PP
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores among the 623 places in Mid 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 | 623 | 86% | ← The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 The Tea Shop and Post Office 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 The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wortham Primary School School/college/university | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| BB's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| little green wedding barn Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Star Wing Events Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 20 May 2024 |
| Railway Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| The Limes Retirement Home Other catering premises | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Palgrave CofE Primary School School/college/university | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| The White Hart Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
Questions about The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores
What is The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The Tea Shop and Post Office 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores last inspected?
The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Tea Shop and Post Office 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 The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Tea Shop and Post Office Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects The Tea Shop and Post Office 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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