The Polished Knob food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
The Polished Knob 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 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 31 Burnley Road, Todmorden, Calderdale, OL14 7BU
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts The Polished Knob among the 1,298 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 | 1,298 | 76% | ← The Polished Knob | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 191 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 The Polished Knob 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 The Polished Knob, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Stop Retailers - other | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Alexander Gourmet Med Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Brian's Farm Fayre Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Cheese And Thank You Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2024 |
| Choc Moose Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2024 |
| Cocina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Exchange Coffee Co Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| J & D Bracewell Retailers - other | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2023 |
Questions about The Polished Knob
What is The Polished Knob's food hygiene rating?
The Polished Knob has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 27 March 2024.
Is The Polished Knob 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 The Polished Knob last inspected?
The Polished Knob was last inspected on 27 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Polished Knob?
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 The Polished Knob compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Polished Knob is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Polished Knob 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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