The Pledwick Well Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Pledwick Well Inn holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 January 2024, more than 2 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: 434 Barnsley Road, Wakefield, WF2 6QE
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Pledwick Well Inn sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ← The Pledwick Well Inn | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Pledwick Well Inn 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 Pledwick Well Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Capri @ The Dam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Compass Group Uk Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Beuley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Crigglestone Daycare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
Questions about The Pledwick Well Inn
What is The Pledwick Well Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Pledwick Well Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 18 January 2024.
Is The Pledwick Well Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pledwick Well Inn last inspected?
The Pledwick Well Inn was last inspected on 18 January 2024, more than 2 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 Pledwick Well Inn?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Pledwick Well Inn compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Pledwick Well Inn holds a 4. 435 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Pledwick Well Inn 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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