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Food hygiene in Lofthouse Gate

In the last month 2 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lofthouse Gate were given a hygiene score, more than the middle Wakefield area (0), and all of them got the top mark of 5. That makes it joint 11th of 83 Wakefield areas for inspections. Over three months, 79% of the 14 places scored here got a 5, above the 74% across Wakefield. 2 places scored 2 or below. 10 food places are waiting for a first inspection.

WF3, Wakefield · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lofthouse Gate

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2hygiene scoreslast 31 days
79%scored 5last 3 months · Wakefield 74%
2scored 0 to 2last 3 months
10waiting for a first inspectionusually new or under new owners

Latest hygiene scores

Scores published in the last 31 days for places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lofthouse Gate.

Scored 0 to 2 in the last three months

  • Smash Corner was rated 0 (urgent improvement necessary) on 17 September 2026. Takeaways and sandwich shops
  • The Graziers was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 7 September 2026. Pubs, bars and clubs

A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection; businesses can appeal or ask for a new inspection once they have made improvements.

Waiting for a first inspection

10 food places registered with the council and not yet given a score. Usually new, or under new owners.

Lofthouse Gate against Wakefield

Food hygieneLofthouse GateMiddle Wakefield area
Scores, last month20
Scores, last 3 months142
Scored 5, last 3 months79%74% (all Wakefield)
Scored 0 to 2, last 3 months20
Waiting for a first inspection103

Within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lofthouse Gate. The share scoring 5 needs at least three scores.

Nearby areas

AreaLast month3 monthsScored 5Scored 0–2Waiting
Newton Hill63979%329
Lofthouse Gate21479%210
Stanley21080%210
Outwood1475%12
Lofthouse01–03
Carlton00–04
Moorhouse00–00
See every Wakefield area ranked, with the latest low scores and top marks, on the food hygiene in Wakefield page. Scores come from the Food Standards Agency; tap any place for its details.

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Questions people ask

What are the food hygiene ratings like in Lofthouse Gate?

In the last three months 14 food places within 1.5 miles of the middle of Lofthouse Gate were given a hygiene score, and 11 (79%) scored 5. Across Wakefield, 74% scored 5.

Has anywhere in Lofthouse Gate had a low food hygiene rating?

In the last three months, Smash Corner was rated 0 (urgent improvement necessary) on 17 September 2026 and The Graziers was rated 1 (major improvement necessary) on 7 September 2026. A score shows how things were on the day of the inspection.

Are there new food places in Lofthouse Gate?

10 food places near Lofthouse Gate are registered with the council and waiting for a first hygiene inspection. These are usually new businesses or ones under new owners.