Nikoz food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Nikoz holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 30 September 2025, 9 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: 43 Dale Street, Ossett, WF5 9DB
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Nikoz 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% | ← Nikoz | |
| 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 Nikoz 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 Nikoz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper Takeaway/sandwich shop | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
| Candy Haus Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Nikoz
What is Nikoz's food hygiene rating?
Nikoz has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 30 September 2025.
Is Nikoz 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Nikoz last inspected?
Nikoz was last inspected on 30 September 2025, 9 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 Nikoz?
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 Nikoz compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Nikoz holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Nikoz 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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