What is the average food hygiene rating in WF1?

The average food hygiene rating in the WF1 postcode area of Wakefield is 4.61 out of 5, across 485 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in WF1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

372 food businesses in the WF1 postcode area of Wakefield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.7% of the 485 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

How many food businesses in WF1 have a low hygiene rating?

18 food businesses in the WF1 postcode area of Wakefield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 WF1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WF1 postcode area of Wakefield (543 establishments on record, 485 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 WF1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the WF1 postcode area of Wakefield hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.61/5, with 76.7% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 543 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

WF1 (Wakefield) has 372 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 485 rated premises (76.7%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

Rating distribution in WF1

5★ Very Good

372 (76.7%)

4★ Good

72 (14.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

23 (4.7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

17 (3.5%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.2%)

Plus 49 awaiting inspection and 9 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in WF1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in WF1?: The average food hygiene rating in the WF1 postcode area of Wakefield is 4.61 out of 5, across 485 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in WF1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 372 food businesses in the WF1 postcode area of Wakefield hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 76.7% of the 485 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in WF1 have a low hygiene rating?: 18 food businesses in the WF1 postcode area of Wakefield are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 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 WF1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the WF1 postcode area of Wakefield (543 establishments on record, 485 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.

Top-rated places in WF1

CrumbsTakeaway/sandwich shop · 42 Eastmoor Road, Wakefield · WF1 3SF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Roshan'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 47-49 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield · WF1 4JZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Cafe 19Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Cross Square, Wakefield · WF1 1PQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Capri Home DiningRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Capri, Leeds Road, Wakefield · WF1 2QF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Wakefield Community Fridge @Jamia Masjid SwafiaRetailers - other · Mosque, Park Hill Lane, Wakefield · WF1 4NJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Mimik SushiRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 Northgate, Wakefield · WF1 3AN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
StarbucksRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1, Heathlands Park, Wakefield · WF1 5FW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Royal SpiceRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 187 Bradford Road, Wakefield · WF1 2AT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Syhiba RestaurantTakeaway/sandwich shop · 17 George Street, Wakefield · WF1 1NE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Tanvi's Indian CuisineRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 65 Northgate, Wakefield · WF1 3BP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026
Cheeky MonkeysRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 48 Grantley Street, Wakefield · WF1 4LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 April 2026
Smash And Dash (Unit 6)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield Exchange, Union Street, Wakefield · WF1 3AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 April 2026

Places needing improvement in WF1

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
Aagrah RestaurantRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 108 Barnsley Road, Wakefield · WF1 5NX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 6 January 2026
Pinderfields Off LicenceRetailers - other · 46 Pinderfields Road, Wakefield · WF1 3NQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
Agbrigg Off LicenceRetailers - other · 131 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield · WF1 5AP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 February 2026
Wakefield Mini MarketRetailers - other · 61 Northgate, Wakefield · WF1 3BP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 12 March 2025

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 543 real Food Standards Agency records for the WF1 postcode area, of which 485 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.