Asquiths Fish and Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Asquiths Fish and Chips holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 13 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: 77 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, WF10 4EP
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Asquiths Fish and Chips 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% | ← Asquiths Fish and Chips | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Asquiths Fish and Chips 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 Asquiths Fish and Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Caring Premises | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Batesons Bakery LTD Retailers - other | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bilal Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Castleford Anglers Club Retailers - other | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Busy Bees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Asquiths Fish and Chips
What is Asquiths Fish and Chips's food hygiene rating?
Asquiths Fish and Chips has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 13 May 2026.
Is Asquiths Fish and Chips 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Asquiths Fish and Chips last inspected?
Asquiths Fish and Chips was last inspected on 13 May 2026, 2 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 Asquiths Fish and Chips?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Asquiths Fish and Chips compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Asquiths Fish and Chips holds a 4. 436 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Asquiths Fish and Chips 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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