Walcott Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Norfolk
Walcott Post Office 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 28 November 2024, 19 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: Post Office Stores, Coast Road, Walcott, NR12 0AP
How it compares in North Norfolk
In North Norfolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Walcott Post Office sits behind roughly 1,257 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,257 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ← Walcott Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 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 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 Walcott 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 Walcott Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingfisher Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Walcott Village Hall Other catering premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Poachers Pocket Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Seals Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Bacton-on-Sea Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Janith Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Strawberry Field Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Cafe Carmel Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Walcott Post Office
What is Walcott Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Walcott Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Norfolk Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Walcott Post Office 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 Walcott Post Office last inspected?
Walcott Post Office was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Walcott Post Office?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Walcott Post Office compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, while Walcott Post Office holds a 4. 143 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Walcott 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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