The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2022, more than 3 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: Yorkshire Nu Build Stadium, Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, WF9 5AJ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC 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 The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth Miners Welfare Football Cl Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Jolly Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Catchpenny Farm Mobile Trader Mobile caterer | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Happy Candy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Liquid Spirit Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Kinsley Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
Questions about The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC
What is The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC's food hygiene rating?
The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 24 October 2022.
Is The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC last inspected?
The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC was last inspected on 24 October 2022, more than 3 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 The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC?
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 The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Well Cafe @ Hemsworth MWFC 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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