The Lion Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Lion Hotel 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 January 2013, more than 13 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: Aire Street, Castleford, WF10 1JJ
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts The Lion Hotel among the 2,118 places in Wakefield holding top marks, 79% 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 | 2,118 | 79% | ← The Lion Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 435 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 36 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 365 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 The Lion Hotel 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 Lion Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakehouse Three Nine Ltd Retailers - other | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Castleford Heritage Trust Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Bank Street Nutrition Retailers - other | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Bateson's Bakery Retailers - other | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Carvery Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| 1st Go Mini Market Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2023 |
| Castleford Brewhouse Rhythm and Brews Pub/bar/nightclub | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Bella Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
Questions about The Lion Hotel
What is The Lion Hotel's food hygiene rating?
The Lion Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 8 January 2013.
Is The Lion Hotel 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 Lion Hotel last inspected?
The Lion Hotel was last inspected on 8 January 2013, more than 13 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 Lion Hotel?
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 The Lion Hotel compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and The Lion Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Lion Hotel 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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Understanding this rating
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