Poppleton Village Store & Post Office food hygiene rating
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Poppleton Village Store & 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 14 January 2026, 6 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: 12 Allerton Drive, Nether Poppleton, YO26 6HN
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Poppleton Village Store & Post Office sits behind roughly 1,378 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,378 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ← Poppleton Village Store & Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Poppleton Village Store & 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 Poppleton Village Store & Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Church Hall Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2017 |
| Coffee on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Essential Eating Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bradshaws of York Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Agility Parks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
Questions about Poppleton Village Store & Post Office
What is Poppleton Village Store & Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Poppleton Village Store & Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Poppleton Village Store & 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 Poppleton Village Store & Post Office last inspected?
Poppleton Village Store & Post Office was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poppleton Village Store & Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Poppleton Village Store & Post Office compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, while Poppleton Village Store & Post Office holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Poppleton Village Store & 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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