The Counting House
The Counting House is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Swales Yard, Pontefract, WF8 1DG, in the Wakefield local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 22 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). Wakefield oversees 3,044 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wakefield is 4.7 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of The Counting House?
The Counting House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wakefield.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was The Counting House last inspected?
The Counting House was last inspected on 2025-05-22. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is The Counting House located?
The Counting House is located at Swales Yard, Pontefract , WF8 1DG, in the Wakefield local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WF8 postcode area.