Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Latest rating available
Taj Mahal food hygiene rating
Taj Mahal
204 Barnsley Road
South Elmsall
Pontefract
WF9 2AL Inspected 21 July 2026
South Elmsall
Pontefract
WF9 2AL Inspected 21 July 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by Wakefield
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
Taj Mahal in Wakefield currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 21 July 2026. Taj Mahal is registered as a Takeaway/sandwich shop and is located at 204 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2AL.
- Business name
- Taj Mahal
- Business type
- Takeaway/sandwich shop
- Local authority
- Wakefield
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 21 July 2026
- FHRS ID
- 283399
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
21 July 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
GoodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
The food hygiene rating for Taj Mahal has improved from 4 at its previous recorded inspection to 5 at its latest inspection.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
| 23 July 2024 | 4 | Good | Previous |
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