Newton General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Newton General 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 5 November 2019, more than 6 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: 326 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2JA
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Newton General Store 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% | ← Newton General Store | |
| 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 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 Newton 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 Newton General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Chartwells, Compass Group Uk & Ireland School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
| Cafe 509 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Bannatynes Fitness Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Bo Kitchen within Bo Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Caterlink @ School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
Questions about Newton General Store
What is Newton General Store's food hygiene rating?
Newton General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 5 November 2019.
Is Newton General 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 Newton General Store last inspected?
Newton General Store was last inspected on 5 November 2019, more than 6 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 Newton General Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Newton General Store compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Newton General Store holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Newton 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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