New Mill Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
New Mill 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 19 January 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: 6 Huddersfield Road, New Mill, Holmfirth, HD9 7JU
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts New Mill Post Office among the 2,676 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% 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 | 2,676 | 74% | ← New Mill Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 Very 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 New Mill 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 New Mill Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Medina Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Central England Cooperative Society Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Atkinsons Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Abbie Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Looby Loo's Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Barnaby's Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Fairandfunky CIC Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
Questions about New Mill Post Office
What is New Mill Post Office's food hygiene rating?
New Mill Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 19 January 2024.
Is New Mill 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 New Mill Post Office last inspected?
New Mill Post Office was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at New Mill Post Office?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Mill Post Office compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and New Mill Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects New Mill 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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