Village Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Village Stores 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 13 March 2018, more than 8 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: 47-49 High Street, South Hiendley, Barnsley, S72 9AH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Village Stores 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% | ← Village Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Village Stores 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 Village Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Brierley Playmates Pre-School Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Brierley Off Licence and General Store Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Huberys Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Holly Tree Lodge Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Impact Food Group t/a Hutchison Catering Ltd @ Shafton Primary School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Go Local Extra (Shafton Costcutter) Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| Havercroft Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Village Stores
What is Village Stores's food hygiene rating?
Village Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 13 March 2018.
Is Village Stores 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 Village Stores last inspected?
Village Stores was last inspected on 13 March 2018, more than 8 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 Village Stores?
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 Village Stores compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Village Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Village Stores 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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