Market Weighton Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · East Riding of Yorkshire
Market Weighton 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: 21-23 High Street, Market Weighton, East Riding of Yorkshire, YO43 3AA
How it compares in East Riding of Yorkshire
In East Riding of Yorkshire, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Market Weighton Post Office sits behind roughly 2,503 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,503 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 303 | 10% | ← Market Weighton Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 126 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 32 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 170 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 Market Weighton 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 Market Weighton Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Lounge Cocktail Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| The Half Moon Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| The Italian Job Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Cafe On The Wolds Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| La Mazette Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Londesborough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2014 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Saints and Sinners to go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
Questions about Market Weighton Post Office
What is Market Weighton Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Market Weighton Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by East Riding of Yorkshire Council on 13 February 2025.
Is Market Weighton 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 Market Weighton Post Office last inspected?
Market Weighton Post Office was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Riding of Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Market Weighton 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 Market Weighton Post Office compare to other places in East Riding of Yorkshire?
84% of the 2,979 rated food businesses in East Riding of Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Market Weighton Post Office holds a 4. 303 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Riding of Yorkshire Council inspects Market Weighton 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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