Hitch Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Hitch Newsagents 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 February 2014, more than 12 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: 28 Dale Street, Ossett, WF5 9BT
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Hitch Newsagents among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← Hitch Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Very 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 Hitch Newsagents 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 Hitch Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
| Candy Haus Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Hitch Newsagents
What is Hitch Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Hitch Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 5 February 2014.
Is Hitch Newsagents 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 Hitch Newsagents last inspected?
Hitch Newsagents was last inspected on 5 February 2014, more than 12 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 Hitch Newsagents?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hitch Newsagents compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Hitch Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Hitch Newsagents 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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