The Maypole food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Maypole 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 5 March 2026, 4 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: 14 Town End, Ossett, WF5 8BJ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Maypole 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 Maypole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Maypole 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 Maypole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Vie The Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Whitaker Lodge Caring Premises | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Candy Haus Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Chicken Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
Questions about The Maypole
What is The Maypole's food hygiene rating?
The Maypole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 5 March 2026.
Is The Maypole 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 Maypole last inspected?
The Maypole was last inspected on 5 March 2026, 4 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 Maypole?
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 Maypole compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Maypole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Maypole 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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Understanding this rating
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