Station Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Station Hotel 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 20 November 2025, 7 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: 12 Welbeck Street, Castleford, WF10 1DP
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Station Hotel 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% | ← Station Hotel | |
| 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 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 Station Hotel 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 Station Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Castleford Anglers Club Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| Albion Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Albion Street Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2018 |
| Batesons Bakery LTD Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Bilal Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| 1st Go Mini Market Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
Questions about Station Hotel
What is Station Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Station Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Station Hotel 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 Station Hotel last inspected?
Station Hotel was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 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 Station Hotel?
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 Station Hotel compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Station Hotel holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Station Hotel 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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