The Sandwich Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
The Sandwich Shack 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 17 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: 26 Leeds Road, Cutsyke, Castleford, WF10 5HA
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Sandwich Shack 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% | ← The Sandwich Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Sandwich Shack 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 Sandwich Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Batesons Bakery LTD Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bilal Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Albion Street Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
Questions about The Sandwich Shack
What is The Sandwich Shack's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 April 2025.
Is The Sandwich Shack 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 The Sandwich Shack last inspected?
The Sandwich Shack was last inspected on 17 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 The Sandwich Shack?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sandwich Shack compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandwich Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Sandwich Shack 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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