The Dam Inn, Wakefield
The Dam Inn is a pub at 669 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6QG. The Dam Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield council on 20 January 2026.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 669 Barnsley Road
Newmillerdam
Wakefield
WF2 6QG - Council
- Wakefield
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Dam Inn’s food hygiene rating
The Dam Inn's rating is 8 months old.
We have checked The Dam Inn's entry on the register 3 times since 27 July 2026 and the rating has not changed.
The score covers how food is handled and stored, the state of the building, and how the business manages food safety. It says nothing about the beer, the food’s taste or the welcome. How ratings work on this site.
Pubs near The Dam Inn
- 3Fox and Hounds450 m
- 4The Pledwick Well Inn460 m
- Awaiting inspectionThe Kettlethorpe Pub730 m
- 5The Greenhouse1.2 km
- 5Bay Horse1.2 km
- 5Devorar @ Star Inn1.2 km
All 141 pubs and bars in Wakefield
Questions about The Dam Inn
What is the food hygiene rating at The Dam Inn?
The Dam Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield council on 20 January 2026. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Dam Inn?
The Dam Inn is at 669 Barnsley Road, Newmillerdam, Wakefield, WF2 6QG, in Wakefield. Wakefield council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is Fox and Hounds, about 450 m away.
What pubs are near The Dam Inn?
The closest pubs and bars to The Dam Inn are Fox and Hounds (450 m), The Pledwick Well Inn (460 m) and The Kettlethorpe Pub (730 m). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Dam Inn's hygiene rating up to date?
The Dam Inn's rating is 8 months old. This page shows the register as it stood on 21 September 2026, and the Food Standards Agency's own record is always the latest.
Source: The Dam Inn on the Food Standards Agency register, checked 21 September 2026. Ratings are set by the council, so if something here looks wrong, Wakefield council’s food safety team can correct it at the source.