The White Hart food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The White Hart 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 8 January 2025, 18 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: 77 Westgate End, Wakefield, WF2 9RL
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The White Hart sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← The White Hart | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The White Hart 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 White Hart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about The White Hart
What is The White Hart's food hygiene rating?
The White Hart has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 8 January 2025.
Is The White Hart 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 White Hart last inspected?
The White Hart was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 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 The White Hart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The White Hart compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The White Hart holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The White Hart 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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