Masonic Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Masonic Lodge 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 12 March 2024, more than 2 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: Hope Street East, Castleford, WF10 1DZ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Masonic Lodge 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% | ← Masonic Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Masonic Lodge 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 Masonic Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford Anglers Club Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Admiral Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2019 |
| 1st Go Mini Market Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Bank Street Nutrition Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2014 |
| Browns Newsagents Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2018 |
| Albion Street Mini Market Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
Questions about Masonic Lodge
What is Masonic Lodge's food hygiene rating?
Masonic Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 12 March 2024.
Is Masonic Lodge 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 Masonic Lodge last inspected?
Masonic Lodge was last inspected on 12 March 2024, more than 2 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 Masonic Lodge?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Masonic Lodge compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Masonic Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Masonic Lodge 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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