Sunnybank food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wakefield
Sunnybank 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 25 February 2016, 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: Elizabeth Drive, Castleford, WF10 3SD
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Sunnybank 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% | ← Sunnybank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sunnybank 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 Sunnybank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airedale Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Airedale Full Day Other catering premises | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2024 |
| Austin Road Stores Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2024 |
| Castleford Academy Trust Catering School/college/university | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Castleford Academy Trust Catering School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Castleford Academy Trust Catering Infants and Junior School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Best-One Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2026 |
Questions about Sunnybank
What is Sunnybank's food hygiene rating?
Sunnybank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 25 February 2016.
Is Sunnybank 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 Sunnybank last inspected?
Sunnybank was last inspected on 25 February 2016, 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 Sunnybank?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunnybank compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Sunnybank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Sunnybank 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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