The Meat Drunkery food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Meat Drunkery 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 27 February 2025, 16 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: 9 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 5AG
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Meat Drunkery 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 Meat Drunkery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Meat Drunkery 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 Meat Drunkery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brodie Family Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cleckheaton Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Cleckheaton Local Retailers - other | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Bush Babies Nursery Caring Premises | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Curry Masters Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Ashcroft Nursing Home Caring Premises | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Blend Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
Questions about The Meat Drunkery
What is The Meat Drunkery's food hygiene rating?
The Meat Drunkery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 27 February 2025.
Is The Meat Drunkery 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 Meat Drunkery last inspected?
The Meat Drunkery was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 16 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 Meat Drunkery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Meat Drunkery compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Meat Drunkery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Meat Drunkery 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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