Bockings Elm Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Tendring
Bockings Elm 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 7 October 2025, 9 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: 417 St. Johns Road, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, CO16 8DU
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Bockings Elm Post Office among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Bockings Elm Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Bockings Elm 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 Bockings Elm Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy St John's Road Retailers - other | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
| Andy's Plaice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2025 |
| Cottage Walk - Achieve Together Caring Premises | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Cann Hall Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Chestnut Grove Kindergarten Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| East of England Co-op Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2022 |
| Gary's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Bockings Elm Post Office
What is Bockings Elm Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Bockings Elm Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 7 October 2025.
Is Bockings Elm 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 Bockings Elm Post Office last inspected?
Bockings Elm Post Office was last inspected on 7 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bockings Elm 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 Bockings Elm Post Office compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Bockings Elm Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Bockings Elm 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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