Al Fresco food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Al Fresco holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 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: 11A Wellington Street, Wakefield, WF2 9AA
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Al Fresco sits behind roughly 2,548 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ← Al Fresco | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Al Fresco 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 Al Fresco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alverthorpe Conservative Club Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2020 |
| Battered Hall Over, Blue Marlin Mobile caterer | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Blue Marlin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Blue Marlin on Wheels Mobile caterer | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Batley Road Pre School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2020 |
| Alverthorpe Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2015 |
| Alverthorpe Parochial Church Council Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2023 |
Questions about Al Fresco
What is Al Fresco's food hygiene rating?
Al Fresco has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Wakefield Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Al Fresco safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Al Fresco last inspected?
Al Fresco was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Al Fresco?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Al Fresco compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Al Fresco holds a 3. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Al Fresco 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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