Carleton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Carleton 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 18 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hardwick Road, Pontefract, WF8 3PQ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Carleton 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% | ← Carleton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Carleton 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 Carleton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Carleton Self Service Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2018 |
| Breakfast/After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Carleton Court Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Caterplus Services Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Abduls Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Alleyc'Zam Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2017 |
Questions about Carleton
What is Carleton's food hygiene rating?
Carleton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 18 November 2024.
Is Carleton 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 Carleton last inspected?
Carleton was last inspected on 18 November 2024, 19 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 Carleton?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Carleton compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Carleton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Carleton 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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