Cheese Board food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Cheese Board 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 15 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 32, Market Hall, Market Place, WF8 1AU
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Cheese Board 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% | ← Cheese Board | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Cheese Board 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 Cheese Board, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2022 |
| Ancient Borough Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2018 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 80 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2014 |
| Cartners Cafe Bar Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Bar Liquid Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Beastfair Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Blondies Brewhouse & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Cheese Board
What is Cheese Board's food hygiene rating?
Cheese Board has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 15 August 2024.
Is Cheese Board 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 Cheese Board last inspected?
Cheese Board was last inspected on 15 August 2024, 22 months 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 Cheese Board?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Cheese Board compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Cheese Board is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Cheese Board 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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