Post Office And Spar food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Chelmsford
Post Office And Spar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 14 Chipping Row, South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford, CM3 5XU
How it compares in Chelmsford
In Chelmsford, 92% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office And Spar sits behind roughly 1,327 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,327 | 92% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ← Post Office And Spar | |
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 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 Post Office And Spar 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 And Spar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Town Chinese Take Away Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Butlers Traditional Sweet Shop Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 August 2023 |
| EKA Martial Arts Academy Other catering premises | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Hotwok Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Chillis Indian Fusion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Churchills Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| Coffee Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Subway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
Questions about Post Office And Spar
What is Post Office And Spar's food hygiene rating?
Post Office And Spar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Chelmsford Council on 16 October 2024.
Is Post Office And Spar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Post Office And Spar last inspected?
Post Office And Spar was last inspected on 16 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office And Spar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office And Spar compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office And Spar holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Post Office And Spar 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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