Bap Van food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Wakefield
Bap Van holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2024, more than 2 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: South Elmsall Outdoor Market, Market Place, South Elmsall, WF9 2SE
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Bap Van 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% | ← Bap Van | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bap Van 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 Bap Van, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jakes Place Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Heron Foods Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| Adam's Plaice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| One Stop Retailers - other | 13 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2016 |
| Adam's Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Brookside Commercial And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2015 |
Questions about Bap Van
What is Bap Van's food hygiene rating?
Bap Van has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 30 April 2024.
Is Bap Van 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bap Van last inspected?
Bap Van was last inspected on 30 April 2024, more than 2 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 Bap Van?
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 Bap Van compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Bap Van is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Bap Van 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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