Cafe 19 food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Cafe 19 holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Cafe 19 was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 7 Cross Square, Wakefield, WF1 1PQ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Cafe 19 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% | ← Cafe 19 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cafe 19 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 Cafe 19, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaze Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Break-Fast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Captain Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Calder & Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Allums Butchers Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about Cafe 19
What is Cafe 19's food hygiene rating?
Cafe 19 has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Cafe 19 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe 19 last inspected?
Cafe 19 was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Cafe 19?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cafe 19 compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe 19 is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Cafe 19 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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