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Ferry Lane Local food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Wakefield

Ferry Lane Local holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.

The rating: 5 - Very good

The rating dates from 10 January 2020, more than 6 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: 30 Ferry Lane, Stanley, Wakefield, WF3 4JU

How it compares in Wakefield

That puts Ferry Lane Local 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.

Every rated food business in Wakefield
5 out of 5 2,111 78% ← Ferry Lane Local
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

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 Ferry Lane Local 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 Ferry Lane Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Asda Express PFS Stanley @ Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 9 December 2024
Abacus Nursery & Stray Cats Holiday Caring Premises 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 17 March 2025
Cafe On The Moor Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 19 November 2025
Catering @ School/college/university 0.9 miles away 5 - Very good 27 June 2025

Questions about Ferry Lane Local

What is Ferry Lane Local's food hygiene rating?

Ferry Lane Local has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 10 January 2020.

Is Ferry Lane Local 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.

When was Ferry Lane Local last inspected?

Ferry Lane Local was last inspected on 10 January 2020, more than 6 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 Ferry Lane Local?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Ferry Lane Local compare to other places in Wakefield?

78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Ferry Lane Local is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Wakefield Council inspects Ferry Lane Local 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

More food hygiene ratings near here

Ferry Lane Local is one of 37 rated food businesses in Stanley. See every hygiene rating in Stanley

Wakefield inspects and rates 3,052 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Wakefield

The official record is held by the council: http://www.wakefield.gov.uk

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