The Escapologist food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
The Escapologist holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 August 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: Unit 1c, Xscape, Colorado Way, WF10 4TA
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Escapologist sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← The Escapologist | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Escapologist 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 Escapologist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Restaurant/Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bella Italia / Supernonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Birchwood Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Cadburys Retailers - other | 293 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
Questions about The Escapologist
What is The Escapologist's food hygiene rating?
The Escapologist has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 14 August 2024.
Is The Escapologist safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Escapologist last inspected?
The Escapologist was last inspected on 14 August 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 The Escapologist?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Escapologist compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Escapologist holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Escapologist 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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