Resource Aid Centre food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Resource Aid Centre 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 6 October 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: Christ Church Parish Centre, Vicar Lane, Ossett, WF5 0BE
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Resource Aid Centre among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← Resource Aid Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 365 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 Very 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 Resource Aid Centre 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 Resource Aid Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Fisheries Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Vico Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Bready or Knot Bakery Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Whitaker Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bank Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
Questions about Resource Aid Centre
What is Resource Aid Centre's food hygiene rating?
Resource Aid Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Resource Aid Centre 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 Resource Aid Centre last inspected?
Resource Aid Centre was last inspected on 6 October 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 Resource Aid Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Resource Aid Centre compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Resource Aid Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Resource Aid Centre 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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