Queens Mill Tea Rooms food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Queens Mill Tea Rooms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 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: Queens Mill, Aire Street, Castleford, WF10 1JL
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Queens Mill Tea Rooms 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% | ← Queens Mill Tea Rooms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Queens Mill Tea Rooms 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 Queens Mill Tea Rooms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouse Three Nine Ltd Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Castleford Heritage Trust Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Bank Street Nutrition Retailers - other | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| 1st Go Mini Market Retailers - other | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Bateson's Bakery Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Carvery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Castleford Brewhouse Rhythm and Brews Pub/bar/nightclub | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Castleford Lock Lane Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
Questions about Queens Mill Tea Rooms
What is Queens Mill Tea Rooms's food hygiene rating?
Queens Mill Tea Rooms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 16 April 2024.
Is Queens Mill Tea Rooms 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Queens Mill Tea Rooms last inspected?
Queens Mill Tea Rooms was last inspected on 16 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 Queens Mill Tea Rooms?
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 Queens Mill Tea Rooms compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Queens Mill Tea Rooms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Queens Mill Tea Rooms 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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