Wakefield has 871 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.6 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 4.6.
93% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 76% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, mobile caterer establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 5 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 25% of food businesses in Wakefield.
47 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
39 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 251–300 of 871 establishments
Page 6 of 18
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford | 423 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
| Pontefract | 258 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Normanton (Wakefield) | 152 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
| Ossett | 139 | 4.5/5 | 69% |
| South Elmsall | 99 | 4.7/5 | 75% |
| Knottingley | 82 | 4.7/5 | 77% |
There are currently 871 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Wakefield, out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Wakefield, the average hygiene rating is 4.6/5 — in line with the national average of 4.6/5. 76% of rated businesses in Wakefield hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Wakefield are carried out by Wakefield. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Wakefield was last updated on 29 June 2026.