The Castlefields food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Castlefields 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 13 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: Vickers Street, Castleford, WF10 4AB
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Castlefields among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← The Castlefields | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 366 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 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 Castlefields 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 Castlefields, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2014 |
| Browns Newsagents Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2018 |
| Aroma Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bad Bambi Retailers - other | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2022 |
| Busy Bees Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Carlton Chippy Castleford Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bateson's Bakery Retailers - other | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Carvery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about The Castlefields
What is The Castlefields's food hygiene rating?
The Castlefields has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 13 November 2025.
Is The Castlefields 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 Castlefields last inspected?
The Castlefields was last inspected on 13 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 Castlefields?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Castlefields compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,695 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Castlefields is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Castlefields 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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Understanding this rating
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