Churchfield Lane Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Churchfield Lane 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 9 March 2018, more than 8 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: 25 Churchfield Lane, Castleford, WF10 4DD
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Churchfield Lane Post Office sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Churchfield Lane Post Office | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 Churchfield Lane 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 Churchfield Lane Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breadalbane Residential Home Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Brookfield Caring Premises | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2019 |
| Blue Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Castleford Academy College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Busy Bees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
Questions about Churchfield Lane Post Office
What is Churchfield Lane Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Churchfield Lane Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 9 March 2018.
Is Churchfield Lane 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 Churchfield Lane Post Office last inspected?
Churchfield Lane Post Office was last inspected on 9 March 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Churchfield Lane 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 Churchfield Lane Post Office compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Churchfield Lane Post Office holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Churchfield Lane 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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