The Griffin food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Griffin 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 28 March 2025, 15 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: 2 Union Street, Wakefield, WF1 3AE
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Griffin 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 Griffin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Griffin 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 Griffin, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allums Butchers Retailers - other | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Break-Fast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Captain Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Calder & Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Casa E Bottega Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Bella Roma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about The Griffin
What is The Griffin's food hygiene rating?
The Griffin has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 28 March 2025.
Is The Griffin 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 The Griffin last inspected?
The Griffin was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 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 Griffin?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Griffin compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Griffin is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Griffin 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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