Hopetown Post Office/Londis food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Hopetown Post Office/Londis 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 1 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 311-313 Castleford Road, Normanton, WF6 2HL
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hopetown Post Office/Londis 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% | ← Hopetown Post Office/Londis | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hopetown Post Office/Londis 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 Hopetown Post Office/Londis, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Road Off Licence Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Bakeaway Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Barnes Caterers/ Delicious Food Company Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Amelia House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2024 |
| Acorn Alternative Provision Limited Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
| Compass Group Uk & Ireland Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| California Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about Hopetown Post Office/Londis
What is Hopetown Post Office/Londis's food hygiene rating?
Hopetown Post Office/Londis has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 1 November 2024.
Is Hopetown Post Office/Londis 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 Hopetown Post Office/Londis last inspected?
Hopetown Post Office/Londis was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 months 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 Hopetown Post Office/Londis?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hopetown Post Office/Londis compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Hopetown Post Office/Londis holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Hopetown Post Office/Londis 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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Hopetown Post Office/Londis is one of 142 rated food businesses in Normanton. See every hygiene rating in Normanton →
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