Balne Lane Wmc food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Balne Lane Wmc holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 24 March 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: Balne Lane Working Mens Club, Balne Avenue, Wakefield, WF2 9AT
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Balne Lane Wmc 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% | ← Balne Lane Wmc | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Balne Lane Wmc 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 Balne Lane Wmc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
Questions about Balne Lane Wmc
What is Balne Lane Wmc's food hygiene rating?
Balne Lane Wmc has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 24 March 2014.
Is Balne Lane Wmc 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Balne Lane Wmc last inspected?
Balne Lane Wmc was last inspected on 24 March 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 Balne Lane Wmc?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Balne Lane Wmc compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Balne Lane Wmc holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Balne Lane Wmc 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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