Minsthorpe Community College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Wakefield
Minsthorpe Community College holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 11 March 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2UJ
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Minsthorpe Community College sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Minsthorpe Community College | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Minsthorpe Community College 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 Minsthorpe Community College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Happy Days Childrens Centre School/college/university | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Bennett Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Hannah's Big Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Moo Lab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Jakes Place Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Bap Van Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
Questions about Minsthorpe Community College
What is Minsthorpe Community College's food hygiene rating?
Minsthorpe Community College has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Minsthorpe Community College 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Minsthorpe Community College last inspected?
Minsthorpe Community College was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Minsthorpe Community College?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Minsthorpe Community College compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Minsthorpe Community College holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Minsthorpe Community College 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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