Town Street Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · West Suffolk
Town Street Post Office holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 March 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.
96% of rated food businesses in West Suffolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all West Suffolk ratings →
Address: Post Office, 67 Crown Street, Brandon, IP27 0JU
⚠️ The lowest-rated places near Town Street Post Office
These food businesses close to this one were rated 0 to 2 at their last inspection, the lowest ratings. Tap any to see why.
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 90% of rated places manage a 5, so Town Street Post Office sits behind roughly 1,271 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,271 | 90% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 82 | 6% | ← Town Street Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 247 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Town Street 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 Town Street Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeycroft Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2023 |
| Clickin It Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Akitem, Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Brandon Sports And Social Club. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Chick King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Ernies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| L J Steward Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
Questions about Town Street Post Office
What is Town Street Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Town Street Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Town Street Post Office safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Town Street Post Office last inspected?
Town Street Post Office was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Town Street Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Town Street Post Office compare to other places in West Suffolk?
90% of the 1,410 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Town Street Post Office holds a 4. 82 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Town Street 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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Town Street Post Office is one of 54 rated food businesses in Brandon. See every hygiene rating in Brandon →
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