The Old Midland Bank food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Old Midland Bank 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 3 November 2025, 8 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: 23 High Street, Normanton, WF6 2AD
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Old Midland Bank sits behind roughly 2,118 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ← The Old Midland Bank | |
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 365 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old Midland Bank 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 Old Midland Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Cables Fruit & Fresh Produce Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2021 |
| Craft Booze Shop Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Canton Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Bella Rosa / Balla Rasa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Farmfoods Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Caterlink Caring Premises | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about The Old Midland Bank
What is The Old Midland Bank's food hygiene rating?
The Old Midland Bank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 3 November 2025.
Is The Old Midland Bank 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 Old Midland Bank last inspected?
The Old Midland Bank was last inspected on 3 November 2025, 8 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 Old Midland Bank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Old Midland Bank compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Old Midland Bank holds a 4. 435 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Old Midland Bank 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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