Simpler Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Simpler Mini Market 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 2 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: 59 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1HX
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Simpler Mini Market 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% | ← Simpler Mini Market | |
| 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 Simpler Mini Market 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 Simpler Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Parker And Son Limited Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2015 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Break-Fast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Captain Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Allums Butchers Retailers - other | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about Simpler Mini Market
What is Simpler Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Simpler Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Simpler Mini Market 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 Simpler Mini Market last inspected?
Simpler Mini Market was last inspected on 2 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 Simpler Mini Market?
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 Simpler Mini Market compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Simpler Mini Market holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Simpler Mini Market 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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