The Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
The Cafe 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 25 March 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: Upton Library, Waggon Lane, Upton, WF9 1JS
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Cafe 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 Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Cafe 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 Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Harewood And Upton Recreation Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2016 |
| Food Bank @ Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Mamma Mia's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Friends of The Community @ Upton/North Elmsall Parish Counci Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Pizza Palace/ Burger House Upton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| China Town Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Chino's Pizzas Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
Questions about The Cafe
What is The Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 25 March 2014.
Is The Cafe 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 The Cafe last inspected?
The Cafe was last inspected on 25 March 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 The Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cafe compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Cafe 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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