The Ponty Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Ponty Tavern holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Corn Market, Pontefract, WF8 1BJ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Ponty Tavern among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ← The Ponty Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 365 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Ponty Tavern none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Ponty Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Minds Pontefract Other catering premises | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Al-Jamil Balti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Bar Liquid Pub/bar/nightclub | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Blondies Brewhouse & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Beastfair Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Bar Deuce Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bigfellas @ 13 Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
Questions about The Ponty Tavern
What is The Ponty Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Ponty Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 11 October 2017.
Is The Ponty Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ponty Tavern last inspected?
The Ponty Tavern was last inspected on 11 October 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ponty Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Ponty Tavern compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Ponty Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Ponty Tavern and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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