A1 General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
A1 General Store holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 8 April 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: 17-19 High Street, Ferrybridge, Knottingley, WF11 8NQ
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so A1 General Store sits behind roughly 2,554 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ← A1 General Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 366 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 A1 General 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 A1 General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Bakery Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Adam's Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Cuppa Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Community Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
Questions about A1 General Store
What is A1 General Store's food hygiene rating?
A1 General Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wakefield Council on 8 April 2024.
Is A1 General Store safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was A1 General Store last inspected?
A1 General Store was last inspected on 8 April 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 A1 General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 A1 General Store compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while A1 General Store holds a 3. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects A1 General 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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