Burwell Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Cambridgeshire
Burwell 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 13 February 2020, more than 6 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: 11 The Causeway, Burwell, Cambridge, CB25 0DU
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Burwell Post Office among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Burwell Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 Burwell 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 Burwell Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burwell Ex-Service And Social Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2009 |
| Guyatt House Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| The Willows Before And After School Club At Burwell School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Burwell Kebab Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Happy Coffee Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Village Green Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Charley's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Burwell Print Centre / Hidden Treasures Retailers - other | 146 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Burwell Post Office
What is Burwell Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Burwell Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 13 February 2020.
Is Burwell 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 Burwell Post Office last inspected?
Burwell Post Office was last inspected on 13 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Burwell 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Burwell Post Office compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Burwell Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Burwell 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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