William Noble Butchers Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
William Noble Butchers Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 June 2025, 13 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: 98 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NX
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so William Noble Butchers Limited sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ← William Noble Butchers Limited | |
| 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 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 William Noble Butchers Limited 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 William Noble Butchers Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare @ Sandal Caring Premises | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Brocs Voyage Care Caring Premises | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Catering @ Portobello Community Centre Other catering premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Broxbourne House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Belle Vue Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2017 |
| Casa Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cakes By Michelle Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Bigfellas Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about William Noble Butchers Limited
What is William Noble Butchers Limited's food hygiene rating?
William Noble Butchers Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 6 June 2025.
Is William Noble Butchers Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was William Noble Butchers Limited last inspected?
William Noble Butchers Limited was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 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 William Noble Butchers Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does William Noble Butchers Limited compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while William Noble Butchers Limited holds a 4. 436 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects William Noble Butchers Limited 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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