Snack Shack food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Snack 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 9 October 2025, 9 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: 12 Townley Road, Wakefield, WF2 8RT
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Snack Shack 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% | ← Snack Shack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Snack 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 Snack Shack, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Bake It Till You Make It Other catering premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Asda Express Lupset Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Abduls Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2015 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Snack Shack
What is Snack Shack's food hygiene rating?
Snack Shack has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 9 October 2025.
Is Snack 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 Snack Shack last inspected?
Snack Shack was last inspected on 9 October 2025, 9 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 Snack Shack?
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 Snack Shack compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Snack Shack is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Snack 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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