Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Holland
Moulton Chapel 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: 23 Roman Road, Moulton Chapel, Spalding Lincolnshire, PE12 0XQ
How it compares in South Holland
That puts Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store among the 614 places in South Holland 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 | 614 | 86% | ← Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Moulton Chapel 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 Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richer of Moulton Chapel Butchers & Farm Shop Retailers - other | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| The Jolly Farmer Pub/bar/nightclub | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Honeypot Day Nurseries Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 July 2025 |
| Weston Hills Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Weston Hills Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Cowbit Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| East of England Shooting Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
| Cowbit Village Store Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store
What is Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store's food hygiene rating?
Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Holland Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Moulton Chapel 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 Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store last inspected?
Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Moulton Chapel 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 Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, and Moulton Chapel Post Office and Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Moulton Chapel 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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