The Kettlethorpe food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Kettlethorpe 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 13 February 2025, 16 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: Deffer Road, Wakefield, WF2 7HB
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Kettlethorpe 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 Kettlethorpe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Kettlethorpe 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 Kettlethorpe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Compass Group Uk Ltd School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Capri @ The Dam Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Yorkshire Housing Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Beuley Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about The Kettlethorpe
What is The Kettlethorpe's food hygiene rating?
The Kettlethorpe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 13 February 2025.
Is The Kettlethorpe 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 Kettlethorpe last inspected?
The Kettlethorpe was last inspected on 13 February 2025, 16 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 Kettlethorpe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Kettlethorpe compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Kettlethorpe holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Kettlethorpe 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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