Hinitts Bakery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Hinitts Bakery 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 14 June 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: 82 Station Road, Ackworth, Pontefract, WF7 7LY
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Hinitts Bakery 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% | ← Hinitts Bakery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Hinitts Bakery 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 Hinitts Bakery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering @ School/college/university | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Eden Place Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2018 |
| Ackworth Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2019 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Ego @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Coffee Morning @ Ackworth Library Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
Questions about Hinitts Bakery
What is Hinitts Bakery's food hygiene rating?
Hinitts Bakery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 14 June 2023.
Is Hinitts Bakery 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 Hinitts Bakery last inspected?
Hinitts Bakery was last inspected on 14 June 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 Hinitts Bakery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hinitts Bakery compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Hinitts Bakery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Hinitts Bakery 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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