Nocturno food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Nocturno holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in Wakefield score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Wakefield ratings →
Address: 84 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1XQ
How this rating has changed
Nocturno has gone backwards: it held a 5 before its inspection on 19 June 2026, and now holds a 0. A rating of 0 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 June 2026 | 5 0 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Wakefield
A 0 is rare: only 5 of 2,659 rated places in Wakefield score this low, about one in 532. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,080 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 424 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ← Nocturno |
A further 397 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Nocturno the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Nocturno, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Blaze Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Cafe 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Calder & Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Nocturno
What is Nocturno's food hygiene rating?
Nocturno has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Wakefield Council on 19 June 2026.
Is Nocturno safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Nocturno last inspected?
Nocturno was last inspected on 19 June 2026, 2 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 Nocturno?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nocturno compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,659 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Nocturno holds a 0. 5 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Nocturno 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wakefield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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