Sharlston Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Sharlston Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 March 2023, more than 3 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: 75 Weeland Road, Sharlston Common, Wakefield, WF4 1DA
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Sharlston Local among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Sharlston Local | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Sharlston Local 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 Sharlston Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Becky's Sandwich Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| Crofton Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Betsy's Cake and Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
Questions about Sharlston Local
What is Sharlston Local's food hygiene rating?
Sharlston Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 6 March 2023.
Is Sharlston Local 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sharlston Local last inspected?
Sharlston Local was last inspected on 6 March 2023, more than 3 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 Sharlston Local?
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 Sharlston Local compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Sharlston Local is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Sharlston Local 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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