Willow Road Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Willow Road Stores holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 March 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2-4 Willow Road, Castleford, WF10 5AR
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Willow Road Stores sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ← Willow Road Stores | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Willow Road Stores 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 Willow Road Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Batesons Bakery LTD Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bilal Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Brookfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2019 |
| Busy Bees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Blue Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Willow Road Stores
What is Willow Road Stores's food hygiene rating?
Willow Road Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 16 March 2023.
Is Willow Road Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Willow Road Stores last inspected?
Willow Road Stores was last inspected on 16 March 2023, more than 3 years 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 Willow Road Stores?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Willow Road Stores compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Willow Road Stores holds a 4. 436 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Willow Road Stores 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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