The Shuhag food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
The Shuhag 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 14 April 2026, 2 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: 79 Station Lane, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5BJ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Shuhag 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% | ← The Shuhag | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Shuhag 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 The Shuhag, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carolyn's Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 25 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Chicos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Bob's Burgers & Shakes Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Butty's Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Vico Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about The Shuhag
What is The Shuhag's food hygiene rating?
The Shuhag has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 14 April 2026.
Is The Shuhag 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 The Shuhag last inspected?
The Shuhag was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 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 Shuhag?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shuhag compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Shuhag is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Shuhag 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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