Old Town Post Office food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Calderdale
Old Town Post Office holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Wadsworth Post Office, 2 Billy Lane, Old Town, HX7 8RY
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Old Town Post Office among the 1,298 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,298 | 76% | ← Old Town Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 191 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Old Town 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 Old Town Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Primary School School/college/university | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| The Paddock Wellness Club Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Dodnaze Community Association / Dodpod Holiday Club Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Thorncliffe B & B Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Calderfood Support Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Streatza Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Calderfood Support Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Stubbings Infant School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Old Town Post Office
What is Old Town Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Old Town Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 21 August 2025.
Is Old Town Post Office 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Town Post Office last inspected?
Old Town Post Office was last inspected on 21 August 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Town Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Town Post Office compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Old Town Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Old Town 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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