Malt Shovel Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Malt Shovel Inn 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 25 April 2014, more than 12 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Front Street, Castleford, WF10 4QF
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Malt Shovel Inn among the 2,111 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,111 | 78% | ← Malt Shovel Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 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 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 Malt Shovel Inn 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 Malt Shovel Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| 200 Degrees Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Blacks Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bakers and Baristas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Cadburys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2019 |
| Brookfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Breadalbane Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Malt Shovel Inn
What is Malt Shovel Inn's food hygiene rating?
Malt Shovel Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 25 April 2014.
Is Malt Shovel Inn 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 Malt Shovel Inn last inspected?
Malt Shovel Inn was last inspected on 25 April 2014, more than 12 years 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 Malt Shovel Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Malt Shovel Inn compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Malt Shovel Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Malt Shovel Inn 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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