Heptonstall Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Heptonstall Post Office 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 31 May 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: 29 Towngate, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, HX7 7NB
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Heptonstall Post Office among the 1,294 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 | 1,294 | 76% | ← Heptonstall Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 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 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 Heptonstall 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 Heptonstall Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towngate Tearoom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Cross Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Streatza Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Calderfood Support Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Hebden Royd CE (A) Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Hebden Bridge Hummus Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Waterside Gym Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2023 |
| Calderfood Support Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Heptonstall Post Office
What is Heptonstall Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Heptonstall Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 31 May 2024.
Is Heptonstall 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heptonstall Post Office last inspected?
Heptonstall Post Office was last inspected on 31 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Heptonstall 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 Heptonstall Post Office compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Heptonstall Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Heptonstall 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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