Joan's Sandwich Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Joan's Sandwich Bar 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: 79 Thornes Lane, Wakefield, WF2 7RB
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Joan's Sandwich Bar among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← Joan's Sandwich Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 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 365 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 Joan's Sandwich Bar 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 Joan's Sandwich Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd @ Unit 1a Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| B And Q Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Broxbourne House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Catering @ Portobello Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Joan's Sandwich Bar
What is Joan's Sandwich Bar's food hygiene rating?
Joan's Sandwich Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 31 March 2026.
Is Joan's Sandwich Bar 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 Joan's Sandwich Bar last inspected?
Joan's Sandwich Bar was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 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 Joan's Sandwich Bar?
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 Joan's Sandwich Bar compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Joan's Sandwich Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Joan's Sandwich Bar 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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