The Saw Mill food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Saw Mill 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 25 November 2022, 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: 61 Barnsley Road, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2QW
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Saw Mill among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← The Saw Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 360 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 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 Saw Mill 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 Saw Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palms Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| ISS Facilities Services School/college/university | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Moo Lab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Adam's Cafe & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Brookside Commercial And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Greggs Plc Retailers - other | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2015 |
Questions about The Saw Mill
What is The Saw Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Saw Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 25 November 2022.
Is The Saw Mill 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 Saw Mill last inspected?
The Saw Mill was last inspected on 25 November 2022, 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 The Saw Mill?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Saw Mill compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Saw Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Saw Mill 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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