Thornton Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Thornton 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 13 February 2013, more than 13 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: 6-8 Kipping Lane, Thornton, BD13 3EL
How it compares in Bradford
That puts Thornton Post Office among the 2,942 places in Bradford holding top marks, 72% 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 | 2,942 | 72% | ← Thornton Post Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Thornton 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 Thornton Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atwal News Retailers - other | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2013 |
| Co Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2025 |
| Branwell House Social & Sport Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2016 |
| 1st Safari Day Nursery Thornton Lodge Caring Premises | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cafe Açai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Ashtree House Bed and Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2018 |
Questions about Thornton Post Office
What is Thornton Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Thornton Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bradford Council on 13 February 2013.
Is Thornton 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 Thornton Post Office last inspected?
Thornton Post Office was last inspected on 13 February 2013, more than 13 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thornton Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thornton Post Office compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, and Thornton Post Office is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Thornton 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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