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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.
Rating distribution in Wakefield
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 ratings by area in Wakefield
Top-rated places in Wakefield
- Roshan'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 47-49 Upper Warrengate, Wakefield · WF1 4JZ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
- Coffee Morning @ Ackworth LibraryRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 34 Bell Lane, Ackworth, Pontefract · WF7 7JH5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
- Cafe 19Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 7 Cross Square, Wakefield · WF1 1PQ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Khan's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13 The Arcade Hill Top, Knottingley · WF11 8EA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- Bubble CiteaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 32, Xscape, Colorado Way, Castleford · WF10 4TA5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
- DolceSchool/college/university · Crofton Junior School, Slack Lane, Crofton, Wakefield · WF4 1HJ5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Places needing improvement in Wakefield
- Home of Multi-Nutrient Ventures LimitedImporters/Exporters · 8 Hanover Street, Wakefield · WF2 9BW0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 November 2025
- Sea UrchinTakeaway/sandwich shop · Dewsbury Road, Ossett · WF5 9PE0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 March 2026
- Maypole PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 39 High Street, Ossett · WF5 9QS0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 February 2026
- Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic KitchensPub/bar/nightclub · Cluntergate, Horbury, Wakefield · WF4 5DA0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
- Top FalafelTakeaway/sandwich shop · 75 Cathedral Walk The Ridings Centre, Wakefield · WF1 1YD0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 December 2025
- Annie's Fish ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · 515 Leeds Road, Wakefield · WF1 2PN1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 22 July 2025
- European Foods Agbrigg LtdRetailers - other · 151, 151-153 Agbrigg Road, Wakefield · WF1 5AU1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 July 2025
- WoodysTakeaway/sandwich shop · 16 Wood Street, Wakefield · WF1 2ED1/5 · 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.