White House Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
White House 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 4 April 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: 257 Pontefract Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5AB
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts White House 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% | ← White House 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 White House 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 White House Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen Services Ltd School/college/university | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Chicos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Carolyn's Delicatessen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Bob's Burgers & Shakes Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Butty's Sandwich Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Limited School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
Questions about White House Inn
What is White House Inn's food hygiene rating?
White House Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 4 April 2014.
Is White House 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 White House Inn last inspected?
White House Inn was last inspected on 4 April 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 White House 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 White House Inn compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and White House Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects White House 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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