The New Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The New Inn 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 1 August 2025, 11 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: 144 Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LA
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The New Inn 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 New Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 New Inn 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 New Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink School/college/university | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Buttons Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Castle Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Ashgrove House Care Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Devorar @ Star Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2024 |
| Cafe, Crofton Juniors AFC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Betsy's Cake and Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
Questions about The New Inn
What is The New Inn's food hygiene rating?
The New Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 1 August 2025.
Is The New Inn 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 New Inn last inspected?
The New Inn was last inspected on 1 August 2025, 11 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 New Inn?
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 New Inn compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The New Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The New Inn 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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