The Poplar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Poplar 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 21 December 2017, more than 8 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: 151 Church Road, Normanton, WF6 2QR
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Poplar 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% | ← The Poplar | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Poplar 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 Poplar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altofts Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2016 |
| Eurest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Catering Leeds School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Apple Vending & Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| EVO Group Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Compass Group Uk & Ireland Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Greenhalgh Butchers Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dollys Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
Questions about The Poplar
What is The Poplar's food hygiene rating?
The Poplar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 21 December 2017.
Is The Poplar 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 The Poplar last inspected?
The Poplar was last inspected on 21 December 2017, more than 8 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 The Poplar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Poplar compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Poplar holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Poplar 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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