Post Office Stores
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Post Office Stores is a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets located at Great Ellingham Post Office 1 Long Street, Great Ellingham, Norfolk, NR17 1LL, in the Breckland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 9 September 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). 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.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Post Office Stores?
Post Office Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Breckland.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Post Office Stores last inspected?
Post Office Stores was last inspected on 2024-09-09. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Post Office Stores located?
Post Office Stores is located at Great Ellingham Post Office 1 Long Street, Great Ellingham, Norfolk , NR17 1LL, in the Breckland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NR17 postcode area.