Cock 'O' The North food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
Cock 'O' The North 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 21 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Halifax Steam Brewing Co, Southedge Works, Brighouse Road, HX3 8EF
How it compares in Calderdale
That puts Cock 'O' The North 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% | ← Cock 'O' The North | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Cock 'O' The North 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 Cock 'O' The North, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anisa's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Amisfield House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Cinnamon Smoke Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| AJJ's Delights Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Brighouse High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Barnwood Catering Services Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Cock 'O' The North
What is Cock 'O' The North's food hygiene rating?
Cock 'O' The North has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Calderdale Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Cock 'O' The North 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 Cock 'O' The North last inspected?
Cock 'O' The North was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 months 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 Cock 'O' The North?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cock 'O' The North compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, and Cock 'O' The North is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Cock 'O' The North 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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