Flames food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Wakefield
Flames holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 March 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: Proctors Yard, Pottery Street, Castleford, WF10 1NJ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Flames 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% | ← Flames | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Flames 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 Flames, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Hut Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Candy Hut Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Castleford Slicing Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Busy Lizzies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Carousel Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Albion Street Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Albion Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Castleford Greengrocer Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
Questions about Flames
What is Flames's food hygiene rating?
Flames has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 23 March 2026.
Is Flames 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Flames last inspected?
Flames was last inspected on 23 March 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 Flames?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Flames compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Flames is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Flames 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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