Azzurri food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Azzurri 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 13 April 2026, 3 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: 61B Northgate, Pontefract, WF8 1HJ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Azzurri 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% | ← Azzurri | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 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 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 Azzurri 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 Azzurri, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| Ancient Borough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2014 |
| A1 Football Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bar Liquid Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Blondies Brewhouse & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Cartners Cafe Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Beastfair Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Azzurri
What is Azzurri's food hygiene rating?
Azzurri has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 13 April 2026.
Is Azzurri 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 Azzurri last inspected?
Azzurri was last inspected on 13 April 2026, 3 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 Azzurri?
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 Azzurri compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Azzurri is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Azzurri 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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