Merkur Slots food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Wakefield
Merkur Slots holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Merkur Slots was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 47-49 Kirkgate, Wakefield, WF1 1HX
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Merkur Slots 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% | ← Merkur Slots | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Merkur Slots 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 Merkur Slots, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Parker And Son Limited Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2015 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2019 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Break-Fast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Captain Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Amazsta Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2026 |
Questions about Merkur Slots
What is Merkur Slots's food hygiene rating?
Merkur Slots has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Merkur Slots 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Merkur Slots last inspected?
Merkur Slots was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month 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 Merkur Slots?
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 Merkur Slots compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Merkur Slots is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Merkur Slots 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Merkur Slots and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Wakefield inspects and rates 3,063 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wakefield →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →