Cross Road Off-Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Cross Road Off-Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 February 2026, 5 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: 19 Cross Road, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4QE
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Cross Road Off-Licence sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ← Cross Road Off-Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Cross Road Off-Licence 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 Cross Road Off-Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Denby Grange Cricket & Athletic Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Capri Horbury Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Catering The National Mining Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Cross Road Off-Licence
What is Cross Road Off-Licence's food hygiene rating?
Cross Road Off-Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 3 February 2026.
Is Cross Road Off-Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cross Road Off-Licence last inspected?
Cross Road Off-Licence was last inspected on 3 February 2026, 5 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 Cross Road Off-Licence?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cross Road Off-Licence compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Cross Road Off-Licence holds a 4. 436 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Cross Road Off-Licence 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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