Pony Pals food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Kirklees
Pony Pals holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 November 2024, 19 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: Thornhill Community Pre School, Edge Lane, Thornhill, WF12 0QT
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Pony Pals 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% | ← Pony Pals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 658 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Pony Pals 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 Pony Pals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapel House Nursery Caring Premises | 414 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Black Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
| Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| Chachas Curries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Arnies Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2012 |
| Black Swan Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2014 |
| Crumbz Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2020 |
| Catering The National Mining Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about Pony Pals
What is Pony Pals's food hygiene rating?
Pony Pals has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Pony Pals 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pony Pals last inspected?
Pony Pals was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 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 Pony Pals?
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 Pony Pals compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Pony Pals is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Pony Pals 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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