The Tawny food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Tawny 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
This is a fresh result: The Tawny was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Prospect Road, Ossett, WF5 8AF
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Tawny 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 Tawny | |
| 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 The Tawny 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 Tawny, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Vie The Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 73 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy and Stone Whitaker Lodge Caring Premises | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2013 |
| Carpenters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Candy Haus Retailers - other | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cafe Latte Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Bank Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Caterplus @ Vico Homes Ltd Caring Premises | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about The Tawny
What is The Tawny's food hygiene rating?
The Tawny has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 20 May 2026.
Is The Tawny 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 Tawny last inspected?
The Tawny was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Tawny?
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 Tawny compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Tawny holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Tawny 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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