Walton Ward Kitchen food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wakefield
Walton Ward Kitchen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 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: Fieldhead Hospital, Ouchthorpe Lane, Wakefield, WF1 3SP
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Walton Ward Kitchen 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% | ← Walton Ward Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Walton Ward Kitchen 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 Walton Ward Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus Nursery & Stray Cats Holiday Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Stanley @ Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Brantwood Hall Roseberry Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Cafe Capri Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Capri Home Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Capri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
Questions about Walton Ward Kitchen
What is Walton Ward Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Walton Ward Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Walton Ward Kitchen 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Walton Ward Kitchen last inspected?
Walton Ward Kitchen was last inspected on 22 May 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 Walton Ward Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Walton Ward Kitchen compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Walton Ward Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Walton Ward Kitchen 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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