The Sands House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Sands House 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 29 January 2026, 5 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: 681 Blackmoorfoot Road, Crosland Hill, Huddersfield, HD4 7AE
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Sands House 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% | ← The Sands House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 203 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sands House 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 Sands House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaumont Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Asda Express Milnsbridge - Manchester Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2014 |
| Bodyrockerz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2023 |
| Broad Oak Cricket And Athletic Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2017 |
| Broadoak W.M.C. Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2014 |
Questions about The Sands House
What is The Sands House's food hygiene rating?
The Sands House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 29 January 2026.
Is The Sands House 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 Sands House last inspected?
The Sands House was last inspected on 29 January 2026, 5 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 The Sands House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sands House compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Sands House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Sands House 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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