Hannah's Big Bites food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Hannah's Big Bites holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 2025, 6 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: 63 Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2PH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Hannah's Big Bites among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Hannah's Big Bites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Hannah's Big Bites, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Childrens Centre School/college/university | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Palms Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 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 Hannah's Big Bites
What is Hannah's Big Bites's food hygiene rating?
Hannah's Big Bites has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Hannah's Big Bites 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hannah's Big Bites last inspected?
Hannah's Big Bites was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Hannah's Big Bites compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Hannah's Big Bites is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Hannah's Big Bites 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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