Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Braintree
Post Office Stores 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 10 May 2024, more than 2 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: Bardfield Road, Finchingfield, Braintree, CM7 4LS
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Post Office Stores 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% | ← Post Office Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Post Office Stores 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 Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Picture Pot Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Zafras Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Jesmond Garage And Village Stores Retailers - other | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| The Fox On The Green Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Winners Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 30 December 2024 |
| The Three Tuns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about Post Office Stores
What is Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Post Office Stores 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 Post Office Stores last inspected?
Post Office Stores was last inspected on 10 May 2024, more than 2 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 Post Office Stores?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office Stores compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Post Office Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Post Office Stores 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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