Holmfield Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Holmfield Farm Shop 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 25 April 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: Farm Shop, Fryston Lane, Knottingley, WF11 8RA
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Holmfield Farm Shop sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Holmfield Farm Shop | |
| 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 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 Holmfield Farm Shop 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 Holmfield Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Bakery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Adam's Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Cuppa Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Holmfield Farm Shop
What is Holmfield Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Holmfield Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 25 April 2014.
Is Holmfield Farm Shop 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 Holmfield Farm Shop last inspected?
Holmfield Farm Shop was last inspected on 25 April 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 Holmfield Farm Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Holmfield Farm Shop compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Holmfield Farm Shop holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Holmfield Farm Shop 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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