Now Serving food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Now Serving 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 1 November 2021, more than 4 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: 10 Market Street, Wakefield, WF1 1DH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Now Serving 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% | ← Now Serving | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Now Serving 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 Now Serving, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Blaze Retailers - other | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Cafe 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
Questions about Now Serving
What is Now Serving's food hygiene rating?
Now Serving has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 1 November 2021.
Is Now Serving 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 Now Serving last inspected?
Now Serving was last inspected on 1 November 2021, more than 4 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 Now Serving?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Now Serving compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Now Serving is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Now Serving 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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