The Distillery Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Distillery Bar 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 March 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: Corn Mill, 10 Tileyard North, Wakefield, WF1 5FY
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Distillery Bar 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 Distillery Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Distillery Bar 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 Distillery Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| B & M Retail Ltd @ Unit 1a Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| BP Wakefield - Spar/Tango Ice Blast Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2018 |
| Broxbourne House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Bigfellas Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about The Distillery Bar
What is The Distillery Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Distillery Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 29 March 2023.
Is The Distillery Bar 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 Distillery Bar last inspected?
The Distillery Bar was last inspected on 29 March 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 The Distillery Bar?
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 Distillery Bar compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Distillery Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Distillery Bar 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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