Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Calderdale
Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf 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 8 January 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: Shoulder Of Mutton, 1 Carr House Lane, Shelf, HX3 7RB
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf 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% | ← Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf | |
| 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 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 Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf 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 Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckly House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Belly Booster Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Buttershaw Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
| Beckside Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Buttershaw Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Adventure Island Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Bretton Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2021 |
| Benny's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
Questions about Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf
What is Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf's food hygiene rating?
Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 8 January 2024.
Is Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf 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 Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf last inspected?
Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf was last inspected on 8 January 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 Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf holds a 4. 210 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Shoulder Of Mutton Shelf 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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