Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 November 2025, 7 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: The Richard Oastler, Bethel Street, Brighouse, HD6 1JN
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) among the 1,295 places in Calderdale holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,295 | 76% | ← Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Questions about Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons)
What is Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons)'s food hygiene rating?
Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 20 November 2025.
Is Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) last inspected?
Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) was last inspected on 20 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
How does Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Richard Oastler (J D Wetherspoons) 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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