Badwell Ash Post Office and Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Mid Suffolk
Badwell Ash Post Office and Store 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 2 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Street, Badwell Ash, Bury St Edmunds, IP31 3DG
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Badwell Ash Post Office and Store 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% | ← Badwell Ash Post Office and Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Badwell Ash Post Office and Store 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 Badwell Ash Post Office and Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| The Blue Boar Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Premier Walsham Store Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 March 2026 |
| Rolfe's of Walsham Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Walsham le Willows Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Walsham Primary School School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Stowlangtoft Hall Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Little Willows Pre-School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | Exempt |
Questions about Badwell Ash Post Office and Store
What is Badwell Ash Post Office and Store's food hygiene rating?
Badwell Ash Post Office and Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 2 January 2025.
Is Badwell Ash Post Office and Store 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 Badwell Ash Post Office and Store last inspected?
Badwell Ash Post Office and Store was last inspected on 2 January 2025, 18 months 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 Badwell Ash Post Office and Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Badwell Ash Post Office and Store compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Badwell Ash Post Office and Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Badwell Ash Post Office and Store 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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