The New Inn, Wakefield
The New Inn is a pub at 144 Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LA. The New Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield council on 1 August 2025.
- Food hygiene
- 5 out of 5, very good
Given - Address
- 144 Shay Lane
Walton
Wakefield
WF2 6LA - Council
- Wakefield
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The New Inn’s food hygiene rating
The New Inn's rating is 1 year old.
We have checked The New 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 New Inn
- 5The Castle1.7 km
- 3The Three Houses1.7 km
- 5Walnut Tree Inn1.9 km
- 5Devorar @ Star Inn2.1 km
- 5Morton Collins Brewing Co @ Star Inn2.1 km
- 5Star Inn2.1 km
All 141 pubs and bars in Wakefield
Questions about The New Inn
What is the food hygiene rating at The New Inn?
The New Inn's food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wakefield council on 1 August 2025. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The New Inn?
The New Inn is at 144 Shay Lane, Walton, Wakefield, WF2 6LA, in Wakefield. Wakefield council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Castle, about 1.7 km away.
What pubs are near The New Inn?
The closest pubs and bars to The New Inn are The Castle (1.7 km), The Three Houses (1.7 km) and Walnut Tree Inn (1.9 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The New Inn's hygiene rating up to date?
The New Inn's rating is 1 year 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 New 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.