Lee Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Lee Cottage 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 23 October 2025, 8 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: 96 High Street, Crigglestone, Wakefield, WF4 3EE
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Lee Cottage 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% | ← Lee Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lee Cottage 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 Lee Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crigglestone W M C and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Yorkshire Housing Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Cedar Court Hotel and Absurd Stacks Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Crigglestone Daycare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Calder Grove Post Office Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Crigglestone Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2016 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Lee Cottage
What is Lee Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Lee Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 23 October 2025.
Is Lee Cottage 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 Lee Cottage last inspected?
Lee Cottage was last inspected on 23 October 2025, 8 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 Lee Cottage?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lee Cottage compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Lee Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Lee Cottage 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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