Langham Community Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Colchester
Langham Community Post Office 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 5 September 2023, more than 2 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: Langham Community Shop, School Road, Langham, CO4 5PA
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Langham Community Post Office among the 1,200 places in Colchester holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← Langham Community Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 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 Langham Community Post Office 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 Langham Community Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Langham Oaks School/college/university | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Birchwood Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Jubilee Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 24 January 2025 |
| Blackbrook House (Anchor Trust) Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| The Doughnut Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Pizza Amante Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| The Whole Hog Company Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Pantry 61 Other catering premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Langham Community Post Office
What is Langham Community Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Langham Community Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 5 September 2023.
Is Langham Community Post Office 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 Langham Community Post Office last inspected?
Langham Community Post Office was last inspected on 5 September 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Langham Community Post Office?
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 Langham Community Post Office compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Langham Community Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Langham Community Post Office 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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