Stop N Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Stop N Shop 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 13 April 2026, 2 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: 2 Racca Green, Knottingley, WF11 8AT
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Stop N Shop 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% | ← Stop N Shop | |
| 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 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 Stop N Shop 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 Stop N Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibby's Limited Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Sainsburys Local Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2018 |
| Temptations Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Foundry Lane Club and Institute Pub/bar/nightclub | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2016 |
| Church Cafe @ Knottingley Community Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2022 |
| Knottingley St Boltophs C of E Academy Catering School/college/university | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Lucky House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Knottingley RUFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Stop N Shop
What is Stop N Shop's food hygiene rating?
Stop N Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Stop N Shop 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 Stop N Shop last inspected?
Stop N Shop was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 2 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 Stop N Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Stop N Shop compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Stop N Shop holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Stop N Shop 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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