The Trawler food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
The Trawler holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the takeaway and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 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: 47-49 Kirkby Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4BA
How it compares in Wakefield
A 1 is rare: only 36 of 2,692 rated places in Wakefield score this low, about one in 75. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ← The Trawler | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major 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 The Trawler the inspector recorded concerns over 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 The Trawler, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crepes and Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2015 |
| Hemsworth Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Hemsworth Food Pantry Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Community Unit For The Elderly Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about The Trawler
What is The Trawler's food hygiene rating?
The Trawler has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wakefield Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The Trawler safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The takeaway is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Trawler last inspected?
The Trawler was last inspected on 11 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 The Trawler?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Trawler compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Trawler holds a 1. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Trawler 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 1 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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