Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Wakefield
Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 4 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: 179A Batley Road, Wakefield, WF2 0AH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin 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% | ← Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin 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 Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Marlin Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Blue Marlin on Wheels Mobile caterer | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Alverthorpe Conservative Club Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Batley Road Pre School Caring Premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Alverthorpe Parochial Church Council Other catering premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2015 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin
What is Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin's food hygiene rating?
Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin last inspected?
Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 4 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 Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin 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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