Birchwood Farm food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Birchwood Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 December 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.
94% of rated food businesses in Wakefield score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Wakefield ratings →
Address: Colorado Way, Castleford, WF10 4TA
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Birchwood Farm among the 2,080 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 | 2,080 | 78% | ← Birchwood Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 424 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Birchwood Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ask Restaurant/Coco di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Bella Italia / Supernonna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Bubble Citea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Cadburys Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Birchwood Farm
What is Birchwood Farm's food hygiene rating?
Birchwood Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Birchwood Farm 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birchwood Farm last inspected?
Birchwood Farm was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does Birchwood Farm compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,659 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Birchwood Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Birchwood Farm 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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Birchwood Farm is one of 401 rated food businesses in Castleford. See every hygiene rating in Castleford →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk
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