Sams Gin Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Sams Gin Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Sams Gin Bar was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: The Taste Coffee Shop, 30-32 Northgate, Cleckheaton, BD19 5AE
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Sams Gin Bar among the 2,676 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ← Sams Gin Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Sams Gin Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Sams Gin Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Masters Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cleckheaton Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Blend Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Brodie Family Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cleckheaton Local Retailers - other | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Ashcroft Nursing Home Caring Premises | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Bush Babies Nursery Caring Premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about Sams Gin Bar
What is Sams Gin Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sams Gin Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 11 June 2026.
Is Sams Gin Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sams Gin Bar last inspected?
Sams Gin Bar was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sams Gin Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sams Gin Bar compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Sams Gin Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Sams Gin Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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