The Lawrence food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wakefield
The Lawrence holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 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: 316-318 Bradford Road, Wrenthorpe, Wakefield, WF2 0QH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Lawrence 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 Lawrence | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Lawrence 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 Lawrence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxterstorey @ WY Met Ambulance Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2025 |
| BaxterStorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Before & After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2016 |
| Carr Gate Working Mens Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Beech House Farmholme Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Busy Bees Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The Lawrence
What is The Lawrence's food hygiene rating?
The Lawrence has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 22 April 2026.
Is The Lawrence 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lawrence last inspected?
The Lawrence was last inspected on 22 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 Lawrence?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lawrence compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Lawrence is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Lawrence 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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The Lawrence is one of 15 rated food businesses in Wrenthorpe. See every hygiene rating in Wrenthorpe →
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