The Dig Inn by Westysandco food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
The Dig Inn by Westysandco holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Dig Inn by Westysandco was inspected on 10 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Diggerland, Willowbridge Lane, Castleford, WF10 5NW
How this rating has changed
The Dig Inn by Westysandco was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Dig Inn by Westysandco among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← The Dig Inn by Westysandco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ||
| 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 366 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 Dig Inn by Westysandco 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 Dig Inn by Westysandco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Rugby Union Fc Pub/bar/nightclub | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| 42 The Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Booker Cash And Carry Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| California Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
Questions about The Dig Inn by Westysandco
What is The Dig Inn by Westysandco's food hygiene rating?
The Dig Inn by Westysandco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 10 July 2026.
Is The Dig Inn by Westysandco 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Dig Inn by Westysandco last inspected?
The Dig Inn by Westysandco was last inspected on 10 July 2026, within the last month. 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 Dig Inn by Westysandco?
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 Dig Inn by Westysandco compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Dig Inn by Westysandco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Dig Inn by Westysandco 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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