Canton Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Canton Takeaway 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 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 24 Altofts Road, Normanton, WF6 2AY
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Canton Takeaway 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% | ← Canton Takeaway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Canton Takeaway 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 Canton Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craft Booze Shop Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce Retailers - other | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Gem's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Bella Rosa / Balla Rasa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Caterlink Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about Canton Takeaway
What is Canton Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Canton Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 10 January 2024.
Is Canton Takeaway 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 Canton Takeaway last inspected?
Canton Takeaway was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Canton Takeaway?
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 Canton Takeaway compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Canton Takeaway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Canton Takeaway 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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