Pontefract Rufc

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-09-12

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Pontefract Rufc is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Pontefract Rugby Football Club, Moor Lane, Pontefract, WF8 3RX, in the Wakefield local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 September 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. 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.

Details

Business Type
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen
Address
Pontefract Rugby Football Club, Moor Lane, Pontefract
Postcode
WF8 3RX
Local Authority
Wakefield
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
283598

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Pontefract Rufc?

Pontefract Rufc 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 Pontefract Rufc last inspected?

Pontefract Rufc was last inspected on 2025-09-12. 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 Pontefract Rufc located?

Pontefract Rufc is located at Pontefract Rugby Football Club, Moor Lane, Pontefract , WF8 3RX, in the Wakefield local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the WF8 postcode area.