Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Wakefield
Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the pub requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
The rating dates from 28 January 2026, 5 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Cluntergate, Horbury, Wakefield, WF4 5DA
How it compares in Wakefield
A 0 is rare: only 4 of 2,696 rated places in Wakefield score this low, about one in 674. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,118 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens |
A further 365 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Urgent improvement necessary
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 Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before and After School Club School/college/university | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Boons Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2019 |
| Aroma Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Boulbys Bakery Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| After School Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Asda Express Lupset Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2024 |
| Calder Grove Post Office Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2022 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens
What is Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens's food hygiene rating?
Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Wakefield Council on 28 January 2026.
Is Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The pub may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens last inspected?
Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens was last inspected on 28 January 2026, 5 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 Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "urgent improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens compare to other places in Wakefield?
79% of the 2,696 rated food businesses in Wakefield hold the top rating of 5, while Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens holds a 0. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wakefield Council inspects Shepherds Arms, Nostalgic Kitchens 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wakefield, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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