The Cobbler Pub food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Cobbler Pub 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: The Cobbler, Cobblers Lane, Pontefract, WF8 2LL
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Cobbler Pub 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 Cobbler Pub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 367 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 Very 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 Cobbler Pub 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 Cobbler Pub, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group 14forty Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Busy Bees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Ajay's Cafe And Deli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Caterlink School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Aegis Residential Care Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2025 |
Questions about The Cobbler Pub
What is The Cobbler Pub's food hygiene rating?
The Cobbler Pub has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 19 March 2026.
Is The Cobbler Pub 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 Cobbler Pub last inspected?
The Cobbler Pub was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 The Cobbler Pub?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cobbler Pub compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Cobbler Pub is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Cobbler Pub 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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