Patel's Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Wakefield
Patel's Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 24 July 2017, more than 8 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: 18 Cow Lane, Havercroft, Wakefield, WF4 2EU
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Patel's Off Licence sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Patel's Off Licence | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Patel's Off Licence 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 Patel's Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havercroft Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Mr K's Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Havercroft Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2013 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Food Bank @ Havercroft & Ryhill Community Centre Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Havercroft And Ryhill Community Learning Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Havercroft Family Hub Other catering premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Kids World Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Patel's Off Licence
What is Patel's Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Patel's Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 24 July 2017.
Is Patel's Off Licence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Patel's Off Licence last inspected?
Patel's Off Licence was last inspected on 24 July 2017, more than 8 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 Patel's Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Patel's Off Licence compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Patel's Off Licence holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Patel's Off Licence 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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