Food hygiene: Latest ratings for Wakefield, Pontefract and Castleford takeaways, restaurants and pubs
Leanne Clarke
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The Food Standards Agency carries out inspections and rates the observed hygiene standards on a scale from zero to five. (Photo: s)
Eateries across the country are subject to inspection by food safety officers from the local authority, who visit businesses to check if it follows food hygiene laws, so the food is safe to eat.
The Food Standards Agency carries out inspections and rates the observed hygiene standards on a scale from zero to five.
Inspectors check the following three elements:
The Rhubarb Triangle on Herriot Way, Wakefield was given a score of 4 after assessment on September 20, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. (Photo: s)
How hygienically the food is handled – how it is prepared, cooked, re-heated, cooled and stored
The condition of the structure of the buildings – the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation, and other facilities
How the business manages what it does to make sure food is safe and so that the officer can be confident standards will be maintained in the future.
What do the numbers mean?
The Catchpenny/Hide Steakhouse on Wakefield Road, Fitzwilliam, was given a three-out-of-five food hygiene rating after assessment on September 28, the Food Standards Agency's website shows. (Photo: s)
Zero – Urgent improvement necessary.
One – Major improvements necessary.
Two – Improvements necessary.
Three – Generally Satisfactory.Four – Good on assessment.Five – Seen as very good.
the Barn at Blacker Hall Farm Shop Ltd, Branch Road, Calder Grove, Wakefield, was given a five star rating on October 12 (Photo: s)
The Angel, Wakefield Road, Ackworth, Pontefract; was given a five star rating on October 19 (Photo: s)
Karpaty Bakery Wakefield at 4 The Springs, Wakefield was rated five on October 26. (Photo: s)
Grind Melt at The Ridings Centre, Wakefield was given a three star score after assessment on September 22,, accoding to the Food Standards Agency. (Photo: s)
Kebab House at 130 Leeds Road, Glasshoughton, Castleford, was given a five star rating on October 19. (Photo: s)
Knottla Munch Box at 4 Northfield Avenue, Knottingley. was rated 5 on September 20 (Photo: s)
The Hawthornes Tearooms and Guest House at Great North Road, Knottingley, was rated 5 on September 20 (Photo: s)
Walnut Tree Inn on Barnsley Road, Wakefield was rated 5 on October 12. (Photo: s)
Red Kite at 1 Denby Dale Road, Durkar, Wakefield, was rated 5 on October 10. (Photo: s)
Oriental Chef at 5a Brandy Carr Road, Kirkhamgate, Wakefield, was rated 5 on October 12. (Photo: s)
Lucky House at 36-38 Cow Lane, Knottingley, rated 5 on October 3. (Photo: s)
Panda Pizza/ Lil Rickys/Don Pablos at 161 Aketon Road, Castleford, was rated 4 on September 29. (Photo: s)
Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens at Cluntergate, Horbury, Wakefield, rated 5 on October 12. (Photo: s)
Shanghai Chinese Takeaway at 269 Leeds Road, Wakefield, was rated 5 on November 2. (Photo: s)
Cobblers Fine Sandwiches at 103 Westgate, Wakefield, was rated 5 on November 1. (Photo: s)
Domino's Pizza at 62 Horsefair, Pontefract, was rated 5 on October 30. (Photo: s)
Maya's at 14a Gillygate, Pontefract; rated 5 on October 30. (Photo: s)
Royal Balti at 166 Wakefield Road, Normanton; rated 5 on October 30. (Photo: s)
Yusuf's Spice Lounge at 22 Albion Street, Castleford; rated 5 on September 29. (Photo: s)
Pizza Palace The Original at 241, 241-243 Doncaster Road, Wakefield; rated 4 on October 17. (Photo: s)
Mega Love Magic Pizza at 1 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract; rated 4 on October 9. (Photo: s)
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