Simply News & Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Simply News & Booze 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 4 May 2023, more than 3 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: 78-80 Barnsley Road, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3QE
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Simply News & Booze 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% | ← Simply News & Booze | |
| 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 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 Simply News & Booze 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 Simply News & Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinitts Bakery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Church House Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Fish Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Coronation Working Mens Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2014 |
| Achieve Together @ Richmond House Caring Premises | 429 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Cooking Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Louise's Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Simply News & Booze
What is Simply News & Booze's food hygiene rating?
Simply News & Booze has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 4 May 2023.
Is Simply News & Booze 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 Simply News & Booze last inspected?
Simply News & Booze was last inspected on 4 May 2023, more than 3 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 Simply News & Booze?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Simply News & Booze compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Simply News & Booze holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Simply News & Booze 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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