The Little Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
The Little Cafe 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
This is a fresh result: The Little Cafe was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 10A Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2SE
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Little Cafe 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 Little Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Little Cafe 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 Little Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moo Lab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 11 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Jakes Place Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Bap Van Mobile caterer | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Adam's Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Brookside Commercial And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about The Little Cafe
What is The Little Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Little Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 19 May 2026.
Is The Little Cafe 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 The Little Cafe last inspected?
The Little Cafe was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Little Cafe?
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 The Little Cafe compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Little Cafe 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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