Smawthorne Community Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Wakefield
Smawthorne Community Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 November 2024, 19 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: Beancroft Road, Castleford, WF10 5BP
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Smawthorne Community Church 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% | ← Smawthorne Community Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Smawthorne Community Church 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 Smawthorne Community Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batesons Bakery LTD Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bilal Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Castleford Anglers Club Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Albion Street Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Albion Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Bright Sparks Childcare (Yorkshire) Ltd Caring Premises | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Smawthorne Community Church
What is Smawthorne Community Church's food hygiene rating?
Smawthorne Community Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 21 November 2024.
Is Smawthorne Community Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smawthorne Community Church last inspected?
Smawthorne Community Church was last inspected on 21 November 2024, 19 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 Smawthorne Community Church?
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 Smawthorne Community Church compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Smawthorne Community Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Smawthorne Community Church 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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