Feltwell Post Office And Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Feltwell Post Office And Spar 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 15 April 2025, 14 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: 25 High Street, Feltwell, Thetford, IP26 4AF
How it compares in King's Lynn and West Norfolk
In King's Lynn and West Norfolk, 89% of rated places manage a 5, so Feltwell Post Office And Spar sits behind roughly 1,304 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,206 | 89% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ← Feltwell Post Office And Spar | |
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 147 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 Feltwell Post Office And Spar 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 Feltwell Post Office And Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Fish Piper Takeaway/sandwich shop | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| The Wellington Pub/bar/nightclub | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2022 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 34 yards away | 4 - Good | 2 October 2025 |
| Feltwell Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Bakeaway Box Mobile caterer | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Edwards Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Feltwell Chineses Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Premier WAC Edmund De Moundeford School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
Questions about Feltwell Post Office And Spar
What is Feltwell Post Office And Spar's food hygiene rating?
Feltwell Post Office And Spar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Feltwell Post Office And Spar 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 Feltwell Post Office And Spar last inspected?
Feltwell Post Office And Spar was last inspected on 15 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Feltwell Post Office And Spar?
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 Feltwell Post Office And Spar compare to other places in King's Lynn and West Norfolk?
89% of the 1,353 rated food businesses in King's Lynn and West Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Feltwell Post Office And Spar holds a 3. 29 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
King's Lynn and West Norfolk Council inspects Feltwell Post Office And Spar 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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