Food hygiene ratings in Wakefield
Wakefield inspects and rates 3,052 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 2,691 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 361 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Wakefield
Standards here are good: 78% of rated businesses in Wakefield hold the top score of 5, and 94% hold a 4 or better. 57 businesses, 2% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,112 | 78% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | |
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | |
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | |
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | |
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
Towns in Wakefield
Food hygiene ratings for each town Wakefield inspects.
- Pontefract 642 places
- Castleford 408 places
- Normanton 142 places
- Ossett 141 places
- Knottingley 99 places
- Horbury 84 places
- Stanley 37 places
- Crofton 35 places
- Outwood 21 places
- Bretton 18 places
- Ryhill 18 places
- Havercroft 15 places
- Wrenthorpe 15 places
- Durkar 15 places
Recently inspected in Wakefield
The most recent inspections published by Wakefield, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group Uk & Ireland Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Gatehouse Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Starbucks | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Caterlink | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Dolce | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| EVO Group | Distributors/Transporters | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Vow Europe Limited (Canteen) | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Childcare @ Sandal | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Haven Lodge | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| ME@T | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Wrenthorpe Pre School | School/college/university | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Baked&Boxed | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Wakefield
The lowest-rated food businesses in Wakefield are listed below. 4 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 36 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Urchin | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 4 March 2026 |
| Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens | Pub/bar/nightclub | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 January 2026 |
| Top Falafel | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 18 December 2025 |
| Home of Multi-Nutrient Ventures Limited | Importers/Exporters | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 28 November 2025 |
| Gawthorpe Community Academy Breakfast And After School Club | School/college/university | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 June 2026 |
| Maypole Pizza | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 May 2026 |
| Kaiju Martial Arts Ltd | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 27 April 2026 |
| Top Shop | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Homies | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 April 2026 |
| The Flamingo's Teapot | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 7 April 2026 |
| The Angel | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 26 March 2026 |
| Lotus Dragon | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| The Tatie Shed | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 March 2026 |
| Aj Delight Continental Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 March 2026 |
| The Trawler | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
| Agbrigg Off Licence | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 24 February 2026 |
| Market Hall Cafe | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 3 February 2026 |
| Oven Door Bakery | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 January 2026 |
| Pinderfields Off Licence | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 January 2026 |
| Aagrah Restaurant | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Wakefield
How many food businesses does Wakefield rate?
Wakefield publishes food hygiene ratings for 3,052 businesses, of which 2,691 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Wakefield?
78% of rated businesses in Wakefield hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Wakefield have a bad hygiene rating?
57 food businesses in Wakefield hold a rating of 2 or below, including 4 rated 0 and 36 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Wakefield?
Environmental health officers employed by Wakefield carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Wakefield
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- 160 Bistro Bliss 5 - Very good
- 1988 Bar and Kitchen 5 - Very good
- 1st Go Mini Market 5 - Very good
- 200 Degrees Coffee Shop 5 - Very good
- 247 Healthfoods 5 - Very good
- 42 The Bakehouse 5 - Very good
- 8 Ballers Sports Bar and Grill 5 - Very good
- A Cup Of Tree 5 - Very good
- A's Bakes 5 - Very good
- A1 Football Factory 5 - Very good
- Abacus Nursery & Stray Cats Holiday 5 - Very good
- Abduls 5 - Very good
- Abduls 5 - Very good
- Achieve Together @ Richmond House 5 - Very good
- Ackworth Born And Bread 5 - Very good
- Ackworth Service Station 5 - Very good
- Ackworth Service Station Ltd 5 - Very good
- Ackworth Village Social Club 5 - Very good
- Acorn Alternative Provision Limited 5 - Very good
- Active Minds Pontefract 5 - Very good
- Adam's Bakery 5 - Very good
- Adam's Bakery Cafe 5 - Very good
- Adam's Cafe & Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Adam's Plaice 5 - Very good
- Admiral 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Advinia 5 - Very good
- Aegis Residential Care 5 - Very good
- After School Club 5 - Very good
- After School Club 5 - Very good
- AfterDinnerGems 5 - Very good
- Afternoon Petunia 5 - Very good
- Airedale Food Bank 5 - Very good
- Airedale Full Day 5 - Very good
- Airedale Methodist Church 5 - Very good
- Ajay's Cafe And Deli 5 - Very good
- Al-Jamil Balti Restaurant 5 - Very good
- Albert Parker And Son Limited 5 - Very good
- Albion Street Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Albion Street Working Mens Club 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi Stores Limited 5 - Very good
- Ali's Convenience Store 5 - Very good
- Alison's Butties 5 - Very good
- All Saints Church 5 - Very good
- Alleyc'Zam Cafe & Bar 5 - Very good
- Allums Butchers 5 - Very good
- Almantis Foods 5 - Very good
- Altofts Sports Club 5 - Very good
- Alverthorpe Conservative Club 5 - Very good
- Alverthorpe Parochial Church Council 5 - Very good
- Alverthorpe Working Mens Club 5 - Very good
- Amanda Jayne Handmade Cakes 5 - Very good
- Amelia House 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-06. Browse all UK councils →