Bad Bambi food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Bad Bambi holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 September 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Unit 9, Carlton Lanes Shopping Centre Carlton Street, Castleford, WF10 1AD
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Bad Bambi 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% | ← Bad Bambi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 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 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Bad Bambi 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 Bad Bambi, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Chippy Castleford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Castleford Brewhouse Rhythm and Brews Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bateson's Bakery Retailers - other | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Carvery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2014 |
| Browns Newsagents Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2018 |
| Bella Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Breakfast and Afterschool Club School/college/university | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2021 |
Questions about Bad Bambi
What is Bad Bambi's food hygiene rating?
Bad Bambi has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 22 September 2022.
Is Bad Bambi 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bad Bambi last inspected?
Bad Bambi was last inspected on 22 September 2022, more than 3 years 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 Bad Bambi?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bad Bambi compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Bad Bambi is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Bad Bambi 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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