Catering The National Mining Museum food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
Catering The National Mining Museum holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Caphouse Colliery, New Road, Overton, WF4 4RH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Catering The National Mining Museum among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Catering The National Mining Museum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very 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 Catering The National Mining Museum 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 Catering The National Mining Museum, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Denby Grange Cricket & Athletic Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Flockton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2013 |
Questions about Catering The National Mining Museum
What is Catering The National Mining Museum's food hygiene rating?
Catering The National Mining Museum has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Catering The National Mining Museum 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Catering The National Mining Museum last inspected?
Catering The National Mining Museum was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months 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 Catering The National Mining Museum?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Catering The National Mining Museum compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Catering The National Mining Museum is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Catering The National Mining Museum 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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