Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wakefield
Sandal Magna Community 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: Sandal Magna Community Academy, Belle Vue Road, Wakefield, WF1 5NF
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering 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% | ← Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Sandal Magna Community 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 Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Childcare @ Sandal Caring Premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Brocs Voyage Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cakes By Michelle Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2017 |
| Belle Vue Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2017 |
| Casa Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Broxbourne House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Catering @ Portobello Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Bigfellas Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering
What is Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering's food hygiene rating?
Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Sandal Magna Community 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 Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering last inspected?
Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 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 Sandal Magna Community 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Sandal Magna Community Academy Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Sandal Magna Community 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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