Wetherby Whaler food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Wetherby Whaler 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
The rating dates from 28 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 546, 546-550 Leeds Road, Wakefield, WF1 2DX
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Wetherby Whaler 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% | ← Wetherby Whaler | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 Wetherby Whaler 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 Wetherby Whaler, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Kitchen within Bo Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Cafe 509 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Ashby Lodge Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Catering @ Bevin Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Aryaan Kitchen Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Caterlink @ School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Baxterstorey @ WY Met Ambulance Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
Questions about Wetherby Whaler
What is Wetherby Whaler's food hygiene rating?
Wetherby Whaler has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 28 January 2025.
Is Wetherby Whaler 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 Wetherby Whaler last inspected?
Wetherby Whaler was last inspected on 28 January 2025, 17 months 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 Wetherby Whaler?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wetherby Whaler compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Wetherby Whaler is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Wetherby Whaler 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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