Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
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 13 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Square, Castleford, WF10 3JJ
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Post Office sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 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 Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Full Day Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Airedale Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Castleford Academy Trust Catering School/college/university | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Castleford Academy Trust Catering Infants and Junior School/college/university | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Austin Road Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Best-One Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Castleford Academy Trust Catering School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Post Office
What is Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 13 February 2020.
Is 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 Post Office last inspected?
Post Office was last inspected on 13 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Post Office holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects 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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Post Office is one of 408 rated food businesses in Castleford. See every hygiene rating in Castleford →
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