The Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Sun 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 11 March 2026, 4 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: 719 Leeds Road, Lofthouse, Wakefield, WF3 3HF
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Sun 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% | ← The Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Sun 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 Sun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering @ Bevin Community Centre Other catering premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Ashby Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bo Kitchen within Bo Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Aryaan Kitchen Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Advinia Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Cafe 509 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about The Sun
What is The Sun's food hygiene rating?
The Sun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 11 March 2026.
Is The Sun 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 The Sun last inspected?
The Sun was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 The Sun?
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 The Sun compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Sun 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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