Garforth Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Garforth 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 11 June 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: 14 Main Street, Garforth, Leeds, LS25 1EY
How it compares in Leeds
That puts Garforth Post Office among the 4,259 places in Leeds holding top marks, 75% 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 | 4,259 | 75% | ← Garforth Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,102 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 231 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 53 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 Very 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 Garforth 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 Garforth Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Food Store Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| 450 Degrees Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Central Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
| Co-Operative (Garforth) Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2010 |
| Cooplands (Garforth) Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
Questions about Garforth Post Office
What is Garforth Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Garforth Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leeds Council on 11 June 2024.
Is Garforth 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 Garforth Post Office last inspected?
Garforth Post Office was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Garforth Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Garforth Post Office compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,683 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, and Garforth Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Garforth 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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Garforth Post Office is one of 103 rated food businesses in Garforth. See every hygiene rating in Garforth →
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