Mother Hubbards food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Wakefield
Mother Hubbards holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 July 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: 72 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8TU
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Mother Hubbards 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% | ← Mother Hubbards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Mother Hubbards 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 Mother Hubbards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bake It Till You Make It Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
Questions about Mother Hubbards
What is Mother Hubbards's food hygiene rating?
Mother Hubbards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Mother Hubbards 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mother Hubbards last inspected?
Mother Hubbards was last inspected on 2 July 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 Mother Hubbards?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Mother Hubbards compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Mother Hubbards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Mother Hubbards 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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