The Shepherds Rest food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
The Shepherds Rest holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 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: 125 Bolton Brow, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2BD
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so The Shepherds Rest sits behind roughly 1,295 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,295 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 210 | 12% | ← The Shepherds Rest | |
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shepherds Rest 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 Shepherds Rest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AV \& JI Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bamboo Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| All Starz Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bar Francisca Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Albiola Catering Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bobby's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cakeberry Bakery Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Booze Express Sowerby Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about The Shepherds Rest
What is The Shepherds Rest's food hygiene rating?
The Shepherds Rest has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 23 August 2024.
Is The Shepherds Rest safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Shepherds Rest last inspected?
The Shepherds Rest was last inspected on 23 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 The Shepherds Rest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Shepherds Rest compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while The Shepherds Rest holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects The Shepherds Rest 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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