Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Cambridgeshire
Post Office Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 37 Angle End, Great Wilbraham, CB21 5JG
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
In South Cambridgeshire, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office Stores sits behind roughly 1,183 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,062 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ← Post Office Stores | |
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbraham Memorial Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2021 |
| Little Birches Great Wilbraham Caring Premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| The Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Great Wilbraham Primary Academy School/college/university | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| British Bistro, The Hole In The Wall Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Post Office Stores
What is Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 11 September 2024.
Is Post Office Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Post Office Stores last inspected?
Post Office Stores was last inspected on 11 September 2024, 22 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office Stores compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office Stores holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects 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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