The Counting House food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wakefield
The Counting House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 2025, 13 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: Swales Yard, Pontefract, WF8 1DG
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Counting House 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 Counting House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Counting House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active Minds Pontefract Other catering premises | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Al-Jamil Balti Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Berries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Bar Deuce Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bigfellas @ 13 Pub/bar/nightclub | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Blondies Brewhouse & Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Beastfair Vaults Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about The Counting House
What is The Counting House's food hygiene rating?
The Counting House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 22 May 2025.
Is The Counting House 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Counting House last inspected?
The Counting House was last inspected on 22 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wakefield Council rather than by the business.
How does The Counting House compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Counting House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Counting House 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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The Counting House is one of 642 rated food businesses in Pontefract. See every hygiene rating in Pontefract →
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