The Grange food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wakefield
The Grange holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 23 June 2025, 12 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: Methley Road, Castleford, WF10 1PN
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Grange 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% | ← The Grange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Grange 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 Grange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Hut Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Candy Hut Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Castleford Slicing Company Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Busy Lizzies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Carousel Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Albion Street Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
Questions about The Grange
What is The Grange's food hygiene rating?
The Grange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 23 June 2025.
Is The Grange 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Grange last inspected?
The Grange was last inspected on 23 June 2025, 12 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 Grange?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Grange compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Grange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Grange 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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The Grange is one of 408 rated food businesses in Castleford. See every hygiene rating in Castleford →
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