Holmfirth Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Holmfirth Tavern holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the pub and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 7 Norridge Bottom, Holmfirth, HD9 7BB
How it compares in Kirklees
A 1 is rare: only 58 of 3,632 rated places in Kirklees score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ← Holmfirth Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Holmfirth Tavern the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Holmfirth Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Norridge Bottom Retailers - other | 4 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2013 |
| Drip Retailers - other | 7 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Danelaw Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cru Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Holmfirth Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Holmfirth Food & Wine Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Harveys Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Chox Chocolates Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Holmfirth Tavern
What is Holmfirth Tavern's food hygiene rating?
Holmfirth Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Kirklees Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Holmfirth Tavern safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Holmfirth Tavern last inspected?
Holmfirth Tavern was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months 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 Holmfirth Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holmfirth Tavern compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Holmfirth Tavern holds a 1. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Holmfirth Tavern 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Kirklees, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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