Yusuf's Spice Lounge food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Yusuf's Spice Lounge 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 11 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: 22 Albion Street, Castleford, WF10 1EN
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Yusuf's Spice Lounge 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% | ← Yusuf's Spice Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Yusuf's Spice Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Street Mini Market Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Albion Street Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Castleford Greengrocer Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Castleford Mini Market Retailers - other | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Carousel Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Castleford Anglers Club Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
Questions about Yusuf's Spice Lounge
What is Yusuf's Spice Lounge's food hygiene rating?
Yusuf's Spice Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Yusuf's Spice Lounge 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 Yusuf's Spice Lounge last inspected?
Yusuf's Spice Lounge was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Yusuf's Spice Lounge compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Yusuf's Spice Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Yusuf's Spice Lounge 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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