Little Gruffalos food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wakefield
Little Gruffalos holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 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: Bush Street, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4AZ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Little Gruffalos 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% | ← Little Gruffalos | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Little Gruffalos 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 Little Gruffalos, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Crepes and Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2015 |
| Hemsworth Albion Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2017 |
| Hemsworth Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Hemsworth Food Pantry Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Community Unit For The Elderly Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
Questions about Little Gruffalos
What is Little Gruffalos's food hygiene rating?
Little Gruffalos has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 10 April 2024.
Is Little Gruffalos 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Gruffalos last inspected?
Little Gruffalos was last inspected on 10 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 Little Gruffalos?
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 Little Gruffalos compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Little Gruffalos is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Little Gruffalos 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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