Horham Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Horham 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 12 October 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: Horham Post Office Stores. Horham Post Office, Horham, Eye, IP21 5DY
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Horham Post Office Stores among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Horham Post Office Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 123 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 Very good
- 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 Horham 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 Horham Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horham Dairy and Care Farm CIC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Pioneer Christian Camp Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| Stradbroke High School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Stradbroke Ivy House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2023 |
| Stradbroke Bakery Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 April 2025 |
| Blakemore Retail Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2018 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 October 2025 |
| Court HouseCafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
Questions about Horham Post Office Stores
What is Horham Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Horham Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 12 October 2023.
Is Horham 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 Horham Post Office Stores last inspected?
Horham Post Office Stores was last inspected on 12 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Horham Post Office Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horham Post Office Stores compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Horham Post Office Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Horham 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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