St James Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
St James Church 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 12 January 2016, more than 10 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: Church Lane, Chapelthorpe, Wakefield, WF4 3JB
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts St James 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% | ← St James 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 St James 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 St James Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Horse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Crigglestone Sports Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2016 |
| Fuller Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Yorkshire Housing Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Crigglestone Daycare Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Crigglestone W M C and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Compass Group Uk Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Beuley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about St James Church
What is St James Church's food hygiene rating?
St James Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 12 January 2016.
Is St James 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St James Church last inspected?
St James Church was last inspected on 12 January 2016, more than 10 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 St James Church?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does St James Church compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and St James Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects St James 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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