The Hop food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Hop 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 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 19 Bank Street, Wakefield, WF1 1EH
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Hop 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% | ← The Hop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Hop 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 Hop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Blaze Retailers - other | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Cafe 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
Questions about The Hop
What is The Hop's food hygiene rating?
The Hop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 8 August 2024.
Is The Hop 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 The Hop last inspected?
The Hop was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 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 Hop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hop compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Hop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Hop 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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