Bamboo Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Bamboo Express 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 1 September 2025, 10 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: 69 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QW
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Bamboo Express 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 | 436 | 16% | ← Bamboo Express | |
| 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 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 Bamboo Express 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 Bamboo Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palms Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| ISS Facilities Services School/college/university | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Moo Lab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Adam's Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Brookside Commercial And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2015 |
Questions about Bamboo Express
What is Bamboo Express's food hygiene rating?
Bamboo Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 1 September 2025.
Is Bamboo Express 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 Bamboo Express last inspected?
Bamboo Express was last inspected on 1 September 2025, 10 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 Bamboo Express?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bamboo Express compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Bamboo Express holds a 4. 436 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Bamboo Express 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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