The Poplar, Normanton
The Poplar is a pub at 151 Church Road, Normanton, WF6 2QR. The Poplar's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield council on 21 December 2017.
- Food hygiene
- 4 out of 5, good
Given 8 years ago - Address
- 151 Church Road
Normanton
WF6 2QR - Council
- Wakefield
- Type
- Pub
- Map
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- Checked
- Against the Food Standards Agency register on 21 September 2026
The Poplar’s food hygiene rating
The Poplar's rating is 8 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection.
We have checked The Poplar'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 Poplar
- 5The Miners Arms10 m
- 5The Robin Hood1.3 km
- Awaiting inspectionTarn 51 Brewery1.3 km
- 5The Junction Inn1.4 km
- 4The Old Midland Bank1.4 km
- 4Black Swan1.5 km
All 10 pubs and bars in Normanton
Questions about The Poplar
What is the food hygiene rating at The Poplar?
The Poplar's food hygiene rating is 4 out of 5 (good), given by Wakefield council on 21 December 2017. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency after an inspection by the council's food safety team.
Where is The Poplar?
The Poplar is at 151 Church Road, Normanton, WF6 2QR, in Normanton. Wakefield council is responsible for its food safety inspections. The nearest other pub on the register is The Miners Arms, about 10 m away.
What pubs are near The Poplar?
The closest pubs and bars to The Poplar are The Miners Arms (10 m), The Robin Hood (1.3 km) and Tarn 51 Brewery (1.3 km). Distances are in a straight line between registered locations, so walking distances will be longer.
Is The Poplar's hygiene rating up to date?
The Poplar's rating is 8 years old. Councils schedule inspections by risk, so a well-run pub can go several years between visits, but a rating this old describes the pub as it was on the day of the inspection. 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 Poplar 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.