Friday Bridge Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fenland
Friday Bridge Post Office holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 May 2025, 13 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: Post Office Stores, Well End, Friday Bridge, PE14 0HG
How it compares in Fenland
In Fenland, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Friday Bridge Post Office sits behind roughly 651 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 618 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 33 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 12 | 2% | ← Friday Bridge Post Office | |
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 37 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Friday Bridge 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 Friday Bridge Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chequers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Friday Bridge Community Primary School School/college/university | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Burts Mobile caterer | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Fenland Livery And Equestrian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| The Sportsman Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| China Rose Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Elm Tree Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Friday Bridge Post Office
What is Friday Bridge Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Friday Bridge Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Fenland Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Friday Bridge Post Office safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Friday Bridge Post Office last inspected?
Friday Bridge Post Office was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fenland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Friday Bridge Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Friday Bridge Post Office compare to other places in Fenland?
92% of the 671 rated food businesses in Fenland hold the top rating of 5, while Friday Bridge Post Office holds a 3. 12 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fenland Council inspects Friday Bridge 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/2117/Food-Safety
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