Topcliffe Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · North Yorkshire
Topcliffe 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
This is a fresh result: Topcliffe Post Office was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Old School House Long Street, Topcliffe, YO7 3RL
How it compares in North Yorkshire
In North Yorkshire, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Topcliffe Post Office sits behind roughly 5,374 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 5,374 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 9% | ← Topcliffe Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 212 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 56 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 824 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 Topcliffe 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 Topcliffe Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPN (Inspired Pet Food) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Grill House 1 Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Grill House 2 Mobile caterer | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Alanbrooke Nursery Caring Premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2023 |
| Ye Jolly Farmers Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Beverley RUFC Pub/bar/nightclub | 2.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 March 2026 |
| Cundall Manor School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
Questions about Topcliffe Post Office
What is Topcliffe Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Topcliffe Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Yorkshire Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Topcliffe 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 Topcliffe Post Office last inspected?
Topcliffe Post Office was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month 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 Topcliffe 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 Topcliffe Post Office compare to other places in North Yorkshire?
86% of the 6,235 rated food businesses in North Yorkshire hold the top rating of 5, while Topcliffe Post Office holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Yorkshire Council inspects Topcliffe 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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