Sahota's food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Sahota's 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 15 April 2014, more than 12 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: 42 Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, WF3 3HW
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Sahota's sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ← Sahota's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Sahota's 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 Sahota's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering @ Bevin Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Ashby Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bo Kitchen within Bo Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Aryaan Kitchen Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cafe 509 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Advinia Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
Questions about Sahota's
What is Sahota's's food hygiene rating?
Sahota's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 15 April 2014.
Is Sahota's 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 Sahota's last inspected?
Sahota's was last inspected on 15 April 2014, more than 12 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 Sahota's?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sahota's compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Sahota's holds a 4. 435 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Sahota's 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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