The Kitchen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
The Kitchen 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
The rating dates from 25 January 2024, more than 2 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: 1 Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, Pontefract, WF9 5AP
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Kitchen 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% | ← The Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 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 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 The Kitchen 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 The Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemsworth Miners Welfare Football Cl Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Catchpenny Farm Mobile Trader Mobile caterer | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Jolly Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Happy Candy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Liquid Spirit Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2023 |
| Kinsley Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
Questions about The Kitchen
What is The Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 25 January 2024.
Is The Kitchen 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 The Kitchen last inspected?
The Kitchen was last inspected on 25 January 2024, more than 2 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 The Kitchen?
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 The Kitchen compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Kitchen 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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