The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen 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 29 August 2025, 10 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: Queen Street, Ossett, WF5 8AS
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen 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 Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen 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 Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bank Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Whitaker Lodge Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Candy Haus Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Vico Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Cafe Vie The Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
Questions about The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen
What is The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 29 August 2025.
Is The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen 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 Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen last inspected?
The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen was last inspected on 29 August 2025, 10 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 Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,697 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Thorn Tree Pub & Kitchen 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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