Mickletown Post Office And Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Leeds
Mickletown Post Office And Store 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 22 September 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 Main Street, Methley, Leeds, LS26 9JE
How it compares in Leeds
In Leeds, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Mickletown Post Office And Store 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% | ← Mickletown Post Office And Store | |
| 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 Mickletown Post Office And Store 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 Mickletown Post Office And Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2025 |
| Allerton Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Allerton Bywater Primary Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2013 |
| Anchor Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2021 |
| Bechamel Market Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Brightsparks Pre School School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Catering Leeds (Great Preston C Of E Primary) School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Brigshaw Learning Partnership School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Mickletown Post Office And Store
What is Mickletown Post Office And Store's food hygiene rating?
Mickletown Post Office And Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Leeds Council on 22 September 2014.
Is Mickletown Post Office And Store 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 Mickletown Post Office And Store last inspected?
Mickletown Post Office And Store was last inspected on 22 September 2014, more than 11 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 Mickletown Post Office And Store?
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 Mickletown Post Office And Store compare to other places in Leeds?
75% of the 5,682 rated food businesses in Leeds hold the top rating of 5, while Mickletown Post Office And Store holds a 4. 1,107 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Leeds Council inspects Mickletown Post Office And Store 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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