St Giles Academy Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wakefield
St Giles Academy Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 January 2025, 17 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: St Giles Academy, Skinner Lane, Pontefract, WF8 1HG
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts St Giles Academy Catering 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% | ← St Giles Academy Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 St Giles Academy Catering 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 St Giles Academy Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azzurri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| A1 Football Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| Bar Liquid Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Ancient Borough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2014 |
| Blondies Brewhouse & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Beastfair Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about St Giles Academy Catering
What is St Giles Academy Catering's food hygiene rating?
St Giles Academy Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 29 January 2025.
Is St Giles Academy Catering 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Giles Academy Catering last inspected?
St Giles Academy Catering was last inspected on 29 January 2025, 17 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 St Giles Academy Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 St Giles Academy Catering compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and St Giles Academy Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects St Giles Academy Catering 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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