Elephant & Castle food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Elephant & Castle 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 October 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 109 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1EW
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Elephant & Castle 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% | ← Elephant & Castle | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Elephant & Castle 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 Elephant & Castle, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Blaze Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Elephant & Castle
What is Elephant & Castle's food hygiene rating?
Elephant & Castle has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 29 October 2024.
Is Elephant & Castle 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 Elephant & Castle last inspected?
Elephant & Castle was last inspected on 29 October 2024, 20 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 Elephant & Castle?
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 Elephant & Castle compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Elephant & Castle is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Elephant & Castle 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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