Wetherby Whaler food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Wetherby Whaler 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
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: Calder Island Way, Wakefield, WF2 7AW
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Wetherby Whaler 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% | ← Wetherby Whaler | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wetherby Whaler, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campanile Hotels Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Catering @ Portobello Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Cathedral Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Brocs Voyage Care Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Childcare @ Sandal Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Broxbourne House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Ashgrove House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
Questions about Wetherby Whaler
What is Wetherby Whaler's food hygiene rating?
Wetherby Whaler has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Wetherby Whaler 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 Wetherby Whaler last inspected?
Wetherby Whaler was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Wetherby Whaler compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Wetherby Whaler is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Wetherby Whaler 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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