The Chestnuts food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wakefield
The Chestnuts 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: 72 Church Road, Normanton, WF6 2QG
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Chestnuts 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 Chestnuts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Chestnuts 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 Chestnuts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering Leeds School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Horse & Jockey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Altofts Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2016 |
| Greenhalgh Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dollys Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Canton Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Gem's Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about The Chestnuts
What is The Chestnuts's food hygiene rating?
The Chestnuts has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 29 September 2025.
Is The Chestnuts 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 Chestnuts last inspected?
The Chestnuts was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 Chestnuts?
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 The Chestnuts compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Chestnuts is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Chestnuts 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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Understanding this rating
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The Chestnuts is one of 142 rated food businesses in Normanton. See every hygiene rating in Normanton →
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