Nithu's Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Nithu's Local 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 17 July 2019, more than 6 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: 2 Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AP
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Nithu's Local sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ← Nithu's Local | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 366 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 Nithu's Local 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 Nithu's Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth Miners Welfare Football Cl Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Catchpenny Farm Mobile Trader Mobile caterer | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Jolly Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Happy Candy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Liquid Spirit Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Kinsley Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
Questions about Nithu's Local
What is Nithu's Local's food hygiene rating?
Nithu's Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 July 2019.
Is Nithu's Local 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 Nithu's Local last inspected?
Nithu's Local was last inspected on 17 July 2019, more than 6 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 Nithu's Local?
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 Nithu's Local compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Nithu's Local holds a 4. 435 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Nithu's Local 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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