Panfield Lane Post Office And Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Panfield Lane 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 22 August 2022, more than 3 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: 194 Panfield Lane, Braintree, Essex, CM7 5RJ
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Panfield Lane Post Office And Store among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Panfield Lane Post Office And Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Panfield Lane 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 Panfield Lane Post Office And Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bunyan Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Freedom Leisure Retailers - other | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Aspen Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Gemco News N Food Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Johns Of Braintree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bannatyne Health Club Braintree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Edith Borthwick School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Friends Of Braintree Community Hospital Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2018 |
Questions about Panfield Lane Post Office And Store
What is Panfield Lane Post Office And Store's food hygiene rating?
Panfield Lane Post Office And Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 22 August 2022.
Is Panfield Lane 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 Panfield Lane Post Office And Store last inspected?
Panfield Lane Post Office And Store was last inspected on 22 August 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Panfield Lane 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 Panfield Lane Post Office And Store compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Panfield Lane Post Office And Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Panfield Lane 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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