Minsthorpe Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wakefield
Minsthorpe Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 8 May 2013, more than 13 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: Minsthorpe Lane, South Elmsall, Pontefract, WF9 2NY
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Minsthorpe Hotel sits behind roughly 2,111 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ← Minsthorpe Hotel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Minsthorpe Hotel 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 Minsthorpe Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah's Big Bites Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Chicken Stop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Moorthorpe Empire Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2018 |
| Millennium Community Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2022 |
| Maggie's Chippi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Mornin' Duck @ Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Hinitts Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Minsthorpe Hotel
What is Minsthorpe Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Minsthorpe Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 8 May 2013.
Is Minsthorpe Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Minsthorpe Hotel last inspected?
Minsthorpe Hotel was last inspected on 8 May 2013, more than 13 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 Minsthorpe Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Minsthorpe Hotel compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Minsthorpe Hotel holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Minsthorpe Hotel 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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