Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents 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 15 February 2022, more than 4 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: 190 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1UE
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents 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 Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd @ Unit 1a Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Albert Parker And Son Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2015 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Break-Fast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents
What is Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 15 February 2022.
Is Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents 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 Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents last inspected?
Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents was last inspected on 15 February 2022, more than 4 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 Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Kirkgate Post Office & Newsagents 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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