Banham Post Office Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Breckland
Banham 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 30 September 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: Post Office Norfolk House Stores The Green, Banham, NR16 2AA
How it compares in Breckland
That puts Banham Post Office Stores among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← Banham Post Office Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 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 Banham 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 Banham Post Office Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banham Primary School School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Dawn Seager Catering Other catering premises | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Banham Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2025 |
| Acorn Park School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Banham Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Banham Creative Cakes Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Trawlers Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Banham Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Banham Post Office Stores
What is Banham Post Office Stores's food hygiene rating?
Banham Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Banham 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 Banham Post Office Stores last inspected?
Banham Post Office Stores was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Banham Post Office Stores?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Banham Post Office Stores compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and Banham Post Office Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects Banham 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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