Litcham Post Office

1
Major Improvement Necessary
Inspected: 2025-02-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
10
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
20

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Litcham Post Office is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at Litcham Post Office And Convenience Store 12 Church Street, Litcham, Norfolk, PE32 2NS, in the Breckland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 February 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 10 — good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Breckland oversees 1,241 registered food businesses, of which 90% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Breckland is 4.8 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets
Address
Litcham Post Office And Convenience Store 12 Church Street, Litcham, Norfolk
Postcode
PE32 2NS
Local Authority
Breckland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1802062

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Litcham Post Office?

Litcham Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Breckland.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?

A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.

When was Litcham Post Office last inspected?

Litcham Post Office was last inspected on 2025-02-24. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

How can Litcham Post Office improve its rating?

Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.

Where is Litcham Post Office located?

Litcham Post Office is located at Litcham Post Office And Convenience Store 12 Church Street, Litcham, Norfolk , PE32 2NS, in the Breckland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PE32 postcode area.