Hendal Lane Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Hendal Lane 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 October 2025, 9 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: 7 Hendal Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7QR
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Hendal Lane Store sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ← Hendal Lane Store | |
| 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 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 Hendal Lane 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 Hendal Lane Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group Uk Ltd School/college/university | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Yorkshire Housing Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Capri @ The Dam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Beuley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Hendal Lane Store
What is Hendal Lane Store's food hygiene rating?
Hendal Lane Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Hendal Lane 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 Hendal Lane Store last inspected?
Hendal Lane Store was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Hendal Lane Store?
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 Hendal Lane Store compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Hendal Lane Store holds a 4. 435 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Hendal Lane 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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