The Singing Friar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
The Singing Friar holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 20 May 2025, 13 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: 38 Mill Lane, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3EZ
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Singing Friar sits behind roughly 2,554 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ← The Singing Friar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Singing Friar 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 Singing Friar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andy's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bake N Butty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2014 |
| ISS Facilities Services School/college/university | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
| Cooking Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Hinitts Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Church House Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about The Singing Friar
What is The Singing Friar's food hygiene rating?
The Singing Friar has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wakefield Council on 20 May 2025.
Is The Singing Friar safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Singing Friar last inspected?
The Singing Friar was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 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 Singing Friar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Singing Friar compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Singing Friar holds a 3. 85 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Singing Friar 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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