Zen Kitchen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Zen Kitchen holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 9 December 2024, 19 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: 69 Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2PH
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Zen Kitchen 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 | 435 | 16% | ← Zen Kitchen | |
| 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 367 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 Zen 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 Zen Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah's Big Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Happy Days Childrens Centre School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Chicken Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| Hinitts Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
Questions about Zen Kitchen
What is Zen Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Zen Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 9 December 2024.
Is Zen Kitchen 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Zen Kitchen last inspected?
Zen Kitchen was last inspected on 9 December 2024, 19 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 Zen 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Zen Kitchen compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Zen Kitchen holds a 4. 435 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Zen 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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