The Junction

Pontefract

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

The Junction scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Good Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 18 November 2025 by Wakefield.

What does this rating mean?

The Junction in Pontefract has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Westfield Lane,
South Elmsall,
Pontefract,
WF9 2JX

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Junction. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Junction?

Food hygiene at The Junction is inspected by Wakefield, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.wakefield.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Junction

What is The Junction’s food hygiene rating?

The Junction has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 18 November 2025.

When was The Junction last inspected?

The Junction was last inspected by Wakefield on 18 November 2025.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.