New Panda Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
New Panda Garden 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: 117 Ashdene Drive, Crofton, Wakefield, WF4 1HF
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts New Panda Garden 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% | ← New Panda Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 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 367 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 New Panda Garden 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 New Panda Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Local Retailers - other | 67 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Crofton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2014 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Crofton Young People's Centre Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Castleford Academy Trust School/college/university | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Crofton WF Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about New Panda Garden
What is New Panda Garden's food hygiene rating?
New Panda Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 19 January 2026.
Is New Panda Garden 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 New Panda Garden last inspected?
New Panda Garden was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 New Panda Garden?
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 New Panda Garden compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and New Panda Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects New Panda Garden 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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