Lee Garden food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Lee Garden 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 3 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 31 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4BA
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Lee Garden 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% | ← Lee Garden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 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 367 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 Lee Garden 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 Lee Garden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crepes and Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2015 |
| Hemsworth Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Hemsworth Food Pantry Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Community Unit For The Elderly Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Lee Garden
What is Lee Garden's food hygiene rating?
Lee Garden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 3 October 2024.
Is Lee Garden 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 Lee Garden last inspected?
Lee Garden was last inspected on 3 October 2024, 21 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 Lee Garden?
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 Lee Garden compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Lee Garden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Lee Garden 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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