Mint and Basil food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Mint and Basil 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 13 September 2024, 22 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: Mint And Basil, 39-41 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth, WF9 4BA
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Mint and Basil 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% | ← Mint and Basil | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mint and Basil 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 Mint and Basil, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crepes and Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 22 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2015 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Hemsworth Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Hemsworth Food Pantry Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Community Unit For The Elderly Caring Premises | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Hemsworth Albion Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2017 |
Questions about Mint and Basil
What is Mint and Basil's food hygiene rating?
Mint and Basil has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Mint and Basil 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 Mint and Basil last inspected?
Mint and Basil was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 22 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 Mint and Basil?
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 Mint and Basil compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Mint and Basil is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Mint and Basil 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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