Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 April 2026, 2 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: Association Building, Shay Lane, Crofton, WF4 1NN
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC 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% | ← Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 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 365 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 Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC 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 Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy's Cake and Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2019 |
| Crofton Young People's Centre Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2023 |
| Castleford Academy Trust School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Crofton WF Supermarket Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
| Crofton Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2014 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
Questions about Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC
What is Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC's food hygiene rating?
Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 18 April 2026.
Is Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC last inspected?
Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC was last inspected on 18 April 2026, 2 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 Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC?
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 Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC 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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