The Black Rock food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Black Rock 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 5 February 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: 19 Cross Square, Wakefield, WF1 1PQ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Black Rock 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 Black Rock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black Rock 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 Black Rock, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Blaze Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Calder & Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Break-Fast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Captain Fish Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Allums Butchers Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
Questions about The Black Rock
What is The Black Rock's food hygiene rating?
The Black Rock has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 5 February 2014.
Is The Black Rock 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 Black Rock last inspected?
The Black Rock was last inspected on 5 February 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 The Black Rock?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Rock compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Rock is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Black Rock 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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