What is the average food hygiene rating in Wakefield?

The average food hygiene rating in Wakefield is 4.7 out of 5, across 2,678 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Wakefield compare with the national average for food hygiene?

78.8% of rated premises in Wakefield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wakefield 193 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Wakefield have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

2,109 food businesses in Wakefield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.8% of the 2,678 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Wakefield have a low hygiene rating?

53 food businesses in Wakefield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Wakefield food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wakefield (3,017 establishments on record, 2,678 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Wakefield

In Wakefield, 78.8% of 2,678 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.7/5. These figures cover 3,017 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Wakefield has 2,109 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 2,678 rated premises (78.8%). 53 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.

5★ share: 78.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -0.9 pp
National rank: 193 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Wakefield

5★ Very Good

2,109 (78.8%)

4★ Good

430 (16.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

86 (3.2%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

15 (0.6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

33 (1.2%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

5 (0.2%)

Plus 267 awaiting inspection and 72 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 267 awaiting inspection and 72 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Wakefield: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Wakefield?: The average food hygiene rating in Wakefield is 4.7 out of 5, across 2,678 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Wakefield compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78.8% of rated premises in Wakefield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 0.9 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Wakefield 193 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Wakefield have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 2,109 food businesses in Wakefield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.8% of the 2,678 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 9 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Wakefield have a low hygiene rating?: 53 food businesses in Wakefield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 5 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Wakefield food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Wakefield (3,017 establishments on record, 2,678 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Wakefield

Top-rated places in Wakefield

Capri HorburyRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 223 Bridge Road, Horbury, Wakefield · WF4 5QA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 9 June 2026
CrumbsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 42 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield · WF1 3SF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
R & J Catering White Unit (18ft)Mobile caterer · WF10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
R & J Catering Cream Unit (20ft)Mobile caterer · WF10
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Best-One ExpressRetailers - other · 65 Airedale Road, Castleford · WF10 3EE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Ajay's Cafe And DeliRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Nevisons Leap, Ferrybridge Road, Pontefract · WF8 2PG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Roshan'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 47-49 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield · WF1 4JZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Coffee Morning @ Ackworth LibraryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract · WF7 7JH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Cafe 19Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Cross Square, Wakefield · WF1 1PQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Khan's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley · WF11 8EA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Bubble CiteaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 32, Xscape, Colorado Way, Castleford · WF10 4TA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
DolceSchool/college/university · Crofton Junior School, Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield · WF4 1HJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Wakefield

Home of Multi-Nutrient Ventures LimitedImporters/Exporters · 8 Hanover Street, Wakefield · WF2 9BW
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 November 2025
Sea UrchinTakeaway/sandwich shop · Dewsbury Road, Ossett · WF5 9PE
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
Maypole PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 39 High Street, Ossett · WF5 9QS
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic KitchensPub/bar/nightclub · Cluntergate, Horbury, Wakefield · WF4 5DA
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
Top FalafelTakeaway/sandwich shop · 75 Cathedral Walk The Ridings Centre, Wakefield · WF1 1YD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2025
Annie's Fish ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · 515 Leeds Road, Wakefield · WF1 2PN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 July 2025
European Foods Agbrigg LtdRetailers - other · 151, 151-153 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield · WF1 5AU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 July 2025
WoodysTakeaway/sandwich shop · 16 Wood Street, Wakefield · WF1 2ED
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 3,017 real Food Standards Agency records for Wakefield, of which 2,678 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.