Sandwich Station food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Sandwich Station 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 4 September 2025, 10 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: 168 Dewsbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 9BE
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Sandwich Station 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% | ← Sandwich Station | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sandwich Station 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 Sandwich Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Bake It Till You Make It Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Sandwich Station
What is Sandwich Station's food hygiene rating?
Sandwich Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 4 September 2025.
Is Sandwich Station 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 Sandwich Station last inspected?
Sandwich Station was last inspected on 4 September 2025, 10 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 Sandwich Station?
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 Sandwich Station compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Sandwich Station is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Sandwich Station 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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