The Keep Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
The Keep 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 13 November 2025, 7 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: Pontefract Castle, Castle Chain, Pontefract, WF8 1QH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Keep 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% | ← The Keep 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Keep 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 The Keep Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aegis Residential Care Caring Premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Azzurri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Busy Bees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| 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 |
Questions about The Keep Cafe
What is The Keep Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Keep Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The Keep 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 The Keep Cafe last inspected?
The Keep Cafe was last inspected on 13 November 2025, 7 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 The Keep Cafe?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Keep Cafe compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Keep Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Keep 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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