M & S Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
M & S Newsagents holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 January 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: 71 Westgate End, Wakefield, WF2 9RL
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so M & S Newsagents sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ← M & S Newsagents | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 M & S 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 M & S Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| B And Q Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
Questions about M & S Newsagents
What is M & S Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
M & S Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 January 2018.
Is M & S Newsagents safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was M & S Newsagents last inspected?
M & S Newsagents was last inspected on 17 January 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 M & S Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M & S Newsagents compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while M & S Newsagents holds a 4. 435 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects M & S 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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