Long Preston Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Long Preston 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 15 July 2025, 11 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: Post Office 1 Greenbank, BD23 4NA
How it compares in North Yorkshire
That puts Long Preston Post Office among the 5,377 places in North Yorkshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 5,377 | 86% | ← Long Preston Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 211 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 827 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 Long Preston 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 Long Preston Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Preston Endowed VA Primary School School/college/university | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Thornley Leisure Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Shed 24H Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Hellifield Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
| The Plough Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Lords Courtyard Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Long Preston Post Office
What is Long Preston Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Long Preston Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 15 July 2025.
Is Long Preston 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 Long Preston Post Office last inspected?
Long Preston Post Office was last inspected on 15 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Yorkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Long Preston 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 Long Preston Post Office compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,232 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Long Preston Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Long Preston 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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