Dringhouses Post Office food hygiene rating
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Dringhouses 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 5 December 2014, more than 11 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 Tadcaster Road, Dringhouses, YO24 1LH
How it compares in York
In York, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Dringhouses 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% | ← Dringhouses 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 Very good
- 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 Dringhouses 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 Dringhouses Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield York Society Caring Premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bake Chic Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Acorn ARL Sports & Social Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| All is Sweet Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2020 |
| ABM Catering Solutions @ Hob Moor Oaks Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Belly Buster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Acomb Mega Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Apple House (York) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2018 |
Questions about Dringhouses Post Office
What is Dringhouses Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Dringhouses Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by York Council on 5 December 2014.
Is Dringhouses 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 Dringhouses Post Office last inspected?
Dringhouses Post Office was last inspected on 5 December 2014, more than 11 years 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 Dringhouses Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", 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 Dringhouses 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 Dringhouses Post Office holds a 4. 314 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Dringhouses 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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