Carleton Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Carleton Stores 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 26 April 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: 46 Carleton Glen, Pontefract, WF8 2RX
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Carleton Stores 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% | ← Carleton Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Carleton Stores 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 Carleton Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Self Service Store Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Abduls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Alleyc'Zam Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Bar 23 / Erubi / 23 Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2014 |
| Ancient Borough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| Cella-Bar-8 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Cartners Cafe Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Carleton Stores
What is Carleton Stores's food hygiene rating?
Carleton Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 26 April 2022.
Is Carleton Stores 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 Carleton Stores last inspected?
Carleton Stores was last inspected on 26 April 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 Carleton Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carleton Stores compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Carleton Stores holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Carleton Stores 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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