Newstand food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Newstand 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 10 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 22 Silver Street, Wakefield, WF1 1UY
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Newstand among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← Newstand | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Newstand 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 Newstand, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cafe 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Calder & Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Bella Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Newstand
What is Newstand's food hygiene rating?
Newstand has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 10 December 2025.
Is Newstand 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 Newstand last inspected?
Newstand was last inspected on 10 December 2025, 7 months 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 Newstand?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newstand compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Newstand is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Newstand 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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