Sea Urchin food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Sea Urchin holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 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: Dewsbury Road, Ossett, WF5 9PE
How it compares in Wakefield
A 0 is rare: only 4 of 2,697 rated places in Wakefield score this low, about one in 674. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 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% | ← Sea Urchin |
A further 366 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Sea Urchin the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sea Urchin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
| Bank Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Sea Urchin
What is Sea Urchin's food hygiene rating?
Sea Urchin has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Wakefield Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Sea Urchin safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Sea Urchin last inspected?
Sea Urchin was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 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 Sea Urchin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sea Urchin compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Sea Urchin holds a 0. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Sea Urchin 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wakefield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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