Acle Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Broadland
Acle Post Office 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 11 February 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, 2 Priory Close, Acle, NR13 3AA
How it compares in Broadland
That puts Acle Post Office Stores among the 791 places in Broadland holding top marks, 88% 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 | 791 | 88% | ← Acle Post Office Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 55 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 Acle 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 Acle Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Rectory Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 November 2025 |
| Desi Flavourz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| The Vault Bar & Bistro Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Acle Premier Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Starbucks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Acle Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 174 yards away | 4 - Good | 5 March 2026 |
| Great Oak Lodge Ltd Caring Premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| The Kings Head Acle Steak Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 215 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Acle Post Office Stores
What is Acle Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Acle Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Broadland Council on 11 February 2026.
Is Acle 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Acle Post Office Stores last inspected?
Acle Post Office Stores was last inspected on 11 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Broadland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Acle Post Office Stores?
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 Acle Post Office Stores compare to other places in Broadland?
88% of the 902 rated food businesses in Broadland hold the top rating of 5, and Acle Post Office Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Broadland Council inspects Acle 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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