Park Street Stores & Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Babergh
Park Street Stores & Post Office 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 16 October 2024, 20 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: Post Office And Stores, Park Street, Stoke by Nayland, CO6 4SE
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Park Street Stores & Post Office among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Park Street Stores & Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Park Street Stores & 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 Park Street Stores & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 4 - Good | 9 June 2026 |
| Lunch Club Other catering premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2016 |
| Stoke-by-Nayland CofE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
Questions about Park Street Stores & Post Office
What is Park Street Stores & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Park Street Stores & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Park Street Stores & Post Office 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 Park Street Stores & Post Office last inspected?
Park Street Stores & Post Office was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Park Street Stores & Post Office?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Park Street Stores & Post Office compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Park Street Stores & Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Park Street Stores & 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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