Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club 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 2 March 2015, more than 11 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: 12-14 Canal Lane, Lofthouse Gate, Wakefield, WF3 3HN
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club 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% | ← Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club | |
| 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 Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club 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 Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catering @ Bevin Community Centre Other catering premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Ashby Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bo Kitchen within Bo Fitness Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Aryaan Kitchen Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Cafe 509 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Advinia Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
Questions about Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club
What is Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club's food hygiene rating?
Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 2 March 2015.
Is Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club 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 Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club last inspected?
Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club was last inspected on 2 March 2015, more than 11 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 Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club?
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 Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Lofthouse Gate Sports & Social Club 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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