Calverley Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Calverley 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 12 April 2017, more than 9 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: 38 Carr Road, Calverley, Pudsey, LS28 5RH
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Calverley Post Office sits behind roughly 4,253 nearby businesses. 19% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,253 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,107 | 19% | ← Calverley Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 229 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 54 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 1,710 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 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 Calverley 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 Calverley Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Aldo's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| All Aboard and Country Kids Day Nursery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2006 |
| Aspens Services at Holybrook Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Albion Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2021 |
| Bronte House School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
Questions about Calverley Post Office
What is Calverley Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Calverley Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 12 April 2017.
Is Calverley 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 Calverley Post Office last inspected?
Calverley Post Office was last inspected on 12 April 2017, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leeds Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Calverley 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Calverley Post Office compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Calverley Post Office holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Calverley 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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Calverley Post Office is one of 284 rated food businesses in Pudsey. See every hygiene rating in Pudsey →
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