Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Taj Mahal 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
This is a fresh result: Taj Mahal was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 112A Queens Park Drive, Castleford, WF10 3DQ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Taj Mahal 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% | ← Taj Mahal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best-One Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
| Castleford Academy Trust Catering Infants and Junior School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Breadalbane Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Brooklyn Desserts Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Brooklyn Smash Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Airedale Full Day Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Asda Express Castleford 5904 Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Brookfield Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2019 |
Questions about Taj Mahal
What is Taj Mahal's food hygiene rating?
Taj Mahal has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 June 2026.
Is Taj Mahal 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 Taj Mahal last inspected?
Taj Mahal was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Taj Mahal?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Taj Mahal compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Taj Mahal is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Taj Mahal 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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