Darnley Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Darnley Fisheries holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Darnley Fisheries was inspected on 19 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 96 Alverthorpe Road, Wakefield, WF2 9PD
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Darnley Fisheries sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Darnley Fisheries | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Darnley Fisheries 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 Darnley Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
Questions about Darnley Fisheries
What is Darnley Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Darnley Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Darnley Fisheries safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Darnley Fisheries last inspected?
Darnley Fisheries was last inspected on 19 May 2026, a month 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 Darnley Fisheries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Darnley Fisheries compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Darnley Fisheries holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Darnley Fisheries 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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