Cooking Panda food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Cooking Panda 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 5 March 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: 75 Stockingate, South Kirkby, Pontefract, WF9 3NU
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Cooking Panda 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% | ← Cooking Panda | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cooking Panda 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 Cooking Panda, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinitts Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Church House Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
| Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Co-Op Late Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2014 |
| Andy's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bake N Butty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Fish Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Coronation Working Mens Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2014 |
Questions about Cooking Panda
What is Cooking Panda's food hygiene rating?
Cooking Panda has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 5 March 2026.
Is Cooking Panda 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 Cooking Panda last inspected?
Cooking Panda was last inspected on 5 March 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 Cooking Panda?
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 Cooking Panda compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Cooking Panda is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Cooking Panda 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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