Thornes Lane Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Thornes Lane Cafe 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: 86, 86-86A Thornes Lane, Wakefield, WF1 5RS
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Thornes Lane Cafe 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% | ← Thornes Lane Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Thornes Lane Cafe 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 Thornes Lane Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd @ Unit 1a Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Broxbourne House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Catering @ Portobello Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
Questions about Thornes Lane Cafe
What is Thornes Lane Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Thornes Lane Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Thornes Lane Cafe 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 Thornes Lane Cafe last inspected?
Thornes Lane Cafe was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Thornes Lane Cafe?
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 Thornes Lane Cafe compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Thornes Lane Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Thornes Lane Cafe 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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