📍 7 areas · 3,050 establishments
Food Safety in Wakefield
Every area ranked by food hygiene rating
Data updated daily · Last sync: 20 May 2026
Wakefield has 3,050 food establishments with hygiene ratings. 70.3% hold a 5-star rating — a strong result for a major city.
4.7
Average Rating
out of 5
70.3%
5-Star Rated
2,160 places
84.69%
4 or 5 Stars
1.25%
Rated 0 or 1
Rating Distribution
52,160
79%
4441
16%
3
93
2
13
1
34
0
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🗺️ Establishment Map
Showing 4 establishments across Wakefield. Colour indicates hygiene rating.
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🏆 Safest Areas in Wakefield
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | Establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darton East S75 | 4.8 | 87.76% | 286 |
| 2 | Royston S71 | 4.8 | 85.14% | 222 |
| 3 | Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton WF9 | 4.7 | 78.42% | 292 |
| 4 | North East S72 | 4.7 | 80% | 150 |
| 5 | Normanton WF6 | 4.7 | 78.29% | 152 |
⚠️ Areas Needing Improvement
| # | Area | Avg Rating | % 5-Star | % Rated 0-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wakefield West WF1 | 4.6 | 76.63% | 3.66% |
| 2 | Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton WF9 | 4.7 | 78.42% | 0.68% |
| 3 | North East S72 | 4.7 | 80% | 2% |
| 4 | Normanton WF6 | 4.7 | 78.29% | 1.97% |
| 5 | Ackworth, North Elmsall and Upton WF7 | 4.7 | 81.34% | 0.75% |
🚨 Lowest Rated Establishments in Wakefield
| Business | Rating | Type | Area | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sea Urchin WF5 9PE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Wakefield | 4 Mar 2026 |
Maypole Pizza WF5 9QS · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Wakefield | 4 Feb 2026 |
Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens WF4 5DA · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Pub/bar/nightclub | Wakefield | 28 Jan 2026 |
Top Falafel WF1 1YD · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Wakefield | 18 Dec 2025 |
Home of Multi-Nutrient Ventures Limited WF2 9BW · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Importers/Exporters | Wakefield | 28 Nov 2025 |
Sea Urchin WF5 9PE · Verify on FSA ↗ | 0 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Wakefield | 4 Mar 2026 |
The Wagon WF2 9RQ · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Pub/bar/nightclub | Wakefield | 22 Apr 2025 |
Tip Top Shop WF1 5HL · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Wakefield | 2 Dec 2025 |
USA FC WF10 1DX · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | Wakefield | 2 Dec 2025 |
Wakefield Mini Market WF1 3BP · Verify on FSA ↗ | 1 | Retailers - other | Wakefield | 12 Mar 2025 |
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