Dickinson's Sandwiches food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Dickinson's Sandwiches holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: 26 The Green, Ossett, WF5 0AL
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Dickinson's Sandwiches 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% | ← Dickinson's Sandwiches | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 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 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 Dickinson's Sandwiches 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 Dickinson's Sandwiches, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Fisheries Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Vico Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Whitaker Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bank Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bready or Knot Bakery Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Candy Haus Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Dickinson's Sandwiches
What is Dickinson's Sandwiches's food hygiene rating?
Dickinson's Sandwiches has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Dickinson's Sandwiches 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dickinson's Sandwiches last inspected?
Dickinson's Sandwiches was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 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 Dickinson's Sandwiches?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dickinson's Sandwiches compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Dickinson's Sandwiches is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Dickinson's Sandwiches 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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