Tuck In at Swanhill food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Tuck In at Swanhill 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 2 April 2026, 3 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: 2C Swanhill Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2SE
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Tuck In at Swanhill 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% | ← Tuck In at Swanhill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Tuck In at Swanhill 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 Tuck In at Swanhill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Self Service Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Carleton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Carleton Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Carleton Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Chequerfield Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2018 |
| Caterplus Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Abduls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Alleyc'Zam Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
Questions about Tuck In at Swanhill
What is Tuck In at Swanhill's food hygiene rating?
Tuck In at Swanhill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 2 April 2026.
Is Tuck In at Swanhill 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 Tuck In at Swanhill last inspected?
Tuck In at Swanhill was last inspected on 2 April 2026, 3 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 Tuck In at Swanhill?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tuck In at Swanhill compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Tuck In at Swanhill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Tuck In at Swanhill 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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