British Oak food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
British Oak 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 April 2025, 14 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: 661 Denby Dale Road, Calder Grove, Wakefield, WF4 3DL
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts British Oak 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% | ← British Oak | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 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 365 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 British Oak 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 British Oak, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CGCC Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2022 |
| Calder Grove Post Office Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Blacker Hall Farm Shop Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Chox Ltd @ Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Cedar Court Hotel and Absurd Stacks Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Delta Force Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Crigglestone W M C and Institute Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
Questions about British Oak
What is British Oak's food hygiene rating?
British Oak has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 29 April 2025.
Is British Oak 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 British Oak last inspected?
British Oak was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 British Oak?
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 British Oak compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and British Oak is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects British Oak 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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