Post Office Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Riding of Yorkshire
Post Office Ltd 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 24 June 2024, more than 2 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: Main Street, Bugthorpe, York, YO41 1QG
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
That puts Post Office Ltd among the 2,503 places in East Riding of Yorkshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,503 | 84% | ← Post Office Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 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 Post Office Ltd 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 Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bugthorpe after school club School/college/university | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2018 |
| Bugthorpe Primary School School/college/university | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Pasture Farm Produce Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bishop Wilton CE VC Primary School School/college/university | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Fleece Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bishop Wilton Community Shop Retailers - other | 2.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2020 |
| HMP Millsike Caring Premises | 2.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| HMP Full Sutton - DHL Retail Workshop Retailers - other | 2.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Post Office Ltd
What is Post Office Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Post Office Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 24 June 2024.
Is Post Office Ltd 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 Post Office Ltd last inspected?
Post Office Ltd was last inspected on 24 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Post Office Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Post Office Ltd compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Post Office Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Post Office Ltd 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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