The Whinney Moor food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
The Whinney Moor 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 31 July 2014, 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: 220 Horbury Road, Wakefield, WF2 8RE
How it compares in Wakefield
In Wakefield, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Whinney Moor 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 Whinney Moor | |
| 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 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 Whinney Moor 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 Whinney Moor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bake It Till You Make It Other catering premises | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Asda Express Lupset Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Asda (4506) Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Campanile Hotels Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Bird and Batter, Bird N' Batter Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about The Whinney Moor
What is The Whinney Moor's food hygiene rating?
The Whinney Moor has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield Council on 31 July 2014.
Is The Whinney Moor 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 Whinney Moor last inspected?
The Whinney Moor was last inspected on 31 July 2014, 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 The Whinney Moor?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Whinney Moor compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while The Whinney Moor holds a 4. 437 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects The Whinney Moor 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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