Liquid Spirit food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Liquid Spirit 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 27 February 2023, more than 3 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: Wakefield Road, Kinsley, Pontefract, WF9 5JF
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Liquid Spirit 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% | ← Liquid Spirit | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 436 | 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 366 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 Liquid Spirit 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 Liquid Spirit, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink School/college/university | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Jolly Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Kinsley Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| Happy Candy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Hemsworth Miners Welfare Football Cl Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| 1988 Bar and Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Catchpenny Farm Mobile Trader Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
Questions about Liquid Spirit
What is Liquid Spirit's food hygiene rating?
Liquid Spirit has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 27 February 2023.
Is Liquid Spirit 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 Liquid Spirit last inspected?
Liquid Spirit was last inspected on 27 February 2023, more than 3 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 Liquid Spirit?
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 Liquid Spirit compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Liquid Spirit is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Liquid Spirit 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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