Rafikees food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Rafikees 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 11 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: 80 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XQ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Rafikees 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% | ← Rafikees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rafikees, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Blaze Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Cafe 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Calder & Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Rafikees
What is Rafikees's food hygiene rating?
Rafikees has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Rafikees 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 Rafikees last inspected?
Rafikees was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Rafikees compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Rafikees is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Rafikees 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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Understanding this rating
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