Lupset Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Lupset Convenience Store 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 6 February 2024, more than 2 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: 173 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BQ
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Lupset Convenience Store 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% | ← Lupset Convenience Store | |
| 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 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 Lupset Convenience Store 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 Lupset Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bake It Till You Make It Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2015 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about Lupset Convenience Store
What is Lupset Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Lupset Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 6 February 2024.
Is Lupset Convenience Store 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 Lupset Convenience Store last inspected?
Lupset Convenience Store was last inspected on 6 February 2024, more than 2 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 Lupset Convenience Store?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lupset Convenience Store compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Lupset Convenience Store holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Lupset Convenience Store 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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