Phoenix Gardens food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Phoenix Gardens holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 18 April 2024, more than 2 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: 23 Wakefield Road, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5EB
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Phoenix Gardens 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% | ← Phoenix Gardens | |
| 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 Phoenix Gardens 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 Phoenix Gardens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsley Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| 1988 Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Liquid Spirit Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Jolly Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Happy Candy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Caterlink @ School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Phoenix Gardens
What is Phoenix Gardens's food hygiene rating?
Phoenix Gardens has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Phoenix Gardens 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Phoenix Gardens last inspected?
Phoenix Gardens was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 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 Phoenix Gardens?
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 Phoenix Gardens compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Phoenix Gardens holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Phoenix Gardens 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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