The Little Bull food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
The Little Bull holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 17 December 2015, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 99 Teall Street, Ossett, WF5 0HS
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Little Bull 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% | ← The Little Bull | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Little Bull 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 Little Bull, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abduls Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bready or Knot Bakery Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Barracuda Fisheries Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Vico Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
Questions about The Little Bull
What is The Little Bull's food hygiene rating?
The Little Bull has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 December 2015.
Is The Little Bull 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Little Bull last inspected?
The Little Bull was last inspected on 17 December 2015, more than 10 years 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 Little Bull?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Bull compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Little Bull holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Little Bull 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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