Barkisland Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Barkisland 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 10 December 2025, 7 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: 1 Post Office Buildings, Saddleworth Road, Barkisland, HX4 0AL
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Barkisland Post Office sits behind roughly 1,294 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,294 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Barkisland Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 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 Barkisland 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 Barkisland Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JLA Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Gardens Farm Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Amanda Heathcote Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2023 |
| Over The Bridge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Beaumonts Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Indii Brew Co. Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Cuckoo And Rose Mobile caterer | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Greetland All Rounders Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
Questions about Barkisland Post Office
What is Barkisland Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Barkisland Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Barkisland 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 Barkisland Post Office last inspected?
Barkisland Post Office was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 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 Barkisland 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barkisland Post Office compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Barkisland Post Office holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Barkisland 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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