South Elmsall Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
South Elmsall Convenience Store 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 5 December 2016, more than 9 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: 77-79 Westfield Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2EQ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts South Elmsall Convenience Store 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% | ← South Elmsall Convenience Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 South Elmsall Convenience 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 South Elmsall Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frickley Athletic Fc Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Together Housing Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| ISS Facilities Services School/college/university | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Hamilton Springs Caring Premises | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Hinitts Bakery Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Maggie's Chippi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
Questions about South Elmsall Convenience Store
What is South Elmsall Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
South Elmsall Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 5 December 2016.
Is South Elmsall Convenience Store 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 South Elmsall Convenience Store last inspected?
South Elmsall Convenience Store was last inspected on 5 December 2016, more than 9 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 South Elmsall Convenience Store?
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 South Elmsall Convenience Store compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and South Elmsall Convenience Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects South Elmsall Convenience 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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