Hilltop Brewery Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Hilltop Brewery Tap holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 July 2019, more than 7 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: 41B Kirkby Road, Hemsworth, Pontefract, WF9 4BA
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Hilltop Brewery Tap sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ← Hilltop Brewery Tap | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hilltop Brewery Tap 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 Hilltop Brewery Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crepes and Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2015 |
| Hemsworth Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2014 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Hemsworth Food Pantry Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2022 |
| Community Unit For The Elderly Caring Premises | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Hilltop Brewery Tap
What is Hilltop Brewery Tap's food hygiene rating?
Hilltop Brewery Tap has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 4 July 2019.
Is Hilltop Brewery Tap safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hilltop Brewery Tap last inspected?
Hilltop Brewery Tap was last inspected on 4 July 2019, more than 7 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 Hilltop Brewery Tap?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hilltop Brewery Tap compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Hilltop Brewery Tap holds a 4. 435 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Hilltop Brewery Tap 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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