Hogarth's food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Hogarth's 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 September 2015, more than 10 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: 61 Westgate, Wakefield, WF1 1BW
How it compares in Wakefield
That puts Hogarth's 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% | ← Hogarth's | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hogarth's 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 Hogarth's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brick & Liquor Pub/bar/nightclub | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2021 |
| Blaze Retailers - other | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Carers Wakefield & District Warm Space Other catering premises | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2023 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2024 |
| Cafe 19 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Bakes By Vanilla Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Bengal Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Calder & Hops Pub/bar/nightclub | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Hogarth's
What is Hogarth's's food hygiene rating?
Hogarth's has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield Council on 4 September 2015.
Is Hogarth's 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 Hogarth's last inspected?
Hogarth's was last inspected on 4 September 2015, more than 10 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 Hogarth's?
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 Hogarth's compare to other places in Wakefield?
78% of the 2,692 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, and Hogarth's is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Hogarth's 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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