The Little Un food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
The Little Un 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 4 July 2015, more than 11 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: Spring Terrace, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AF
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Little Un 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 Little Un | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Little Un 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 Little Un, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maggie's Chippi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Chicken Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2023 |
| Hinitts Bakery Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Millennium Community Hub Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Palms Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
Questions about The Little Un
What is The Little Un's food hygiene rating?
The Little Un has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 4 July 2015.
Is The Little Un 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 The Little Un last inspected?
The Little Un was last inspected on 4 July 2015, more than 11 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 The Little Un?
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 The Little Un compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Un is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Little Un 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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