The Boathouse food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
The Boathouse 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 11 July 2025, 12 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: Newmillerdam Boat House Cafe, Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, WF2 6QG
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Boathouse 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 Boathouse | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Boathouse 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 Boathouse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capri @ The Dam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Beuley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Compass Group Uk Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bay Horse Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Crigglestone Daycare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Caterplus @ Yorkshire Housing Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Forecatering Ltd @ Wakefield Golf Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about The Boathouse
What is The Boathouse's food hygiene rating?
The Boathouse has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 11 July 2025.
Is The Boathouse 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 The Boathouse last inspected?
The Boathouse was last inspected on 11 July 2025, 12 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 Boathouse?
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 Boathouse compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Boathouse is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Boathouse 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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