Hemsworth Family Shopper food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Hemsworth Family Shopper 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 28 April 2026, 2 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: 70-72 Highfield Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4EA
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Hemsworth Family Shopper 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% | ← Hemsworth Family Shopper | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hemsworth Family Shopper 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 Hemsworth Family Shopper, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Unit For The Elderly Caring Premises | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2015 |
| Hemsworth Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Hemsworth Food Pantry Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Bitz And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
Questions about Hemsworth Family Shopper
What is Hemsworth Family Shopper's food hygiene rating?
Hemsworth Family Shopper has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 28 April 2026.
Is Hemsworth Family Shopper 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 Hemsworth Family Shopper last inspected?
Hemsworth Family Shopper was last inspected on 28 April 2026, 2 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 Hemsworth Family Shopper?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hemsworth Family Shopper compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Hemsworth Family Shopper holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Hemsworth Family Shopper 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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