The Wagon food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Wagon holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 22 April 2025, 14 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: 45 Westgate End, Wakefield, WF2 9RQ
How it compares in Wakefield
A 1 is rare: only 36 of 2,692 rated places in Wakefield score this low, about one in 75. By contrast 78% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,111 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ← The Wagon | |
| 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 Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Wagon the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Wagon, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Cafe Pausa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about The Wagon
What is The Wagon's food hygiene rating?
The Wagon has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Wakefield Council on 22 April 2025.
Is The Wagon safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Wagon last inspected?
The Wagon was last inspected on 22 April 2025, 14 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 Wagon?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Wagon compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Wagon holds a 1. 36 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Wagon 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wakefield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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