Berries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Berries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 30 Newgate, Pontefract, WF8 1DB
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Berries among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ← Berries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 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 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 Berries 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 Berries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2017 |
| Active Minds Pontefract Other catering premises | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Al-Jamil Balti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Alleyc'Zam Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Abduls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bar Deuce Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bigfellas @ 13 Pub/bar/nightclub | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Berries
What is Berries's food hygiene rating?
Berries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Berries safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Berries last inspected?
Berries was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 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 Berries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Berries compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Berries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Berries 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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