Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen 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 14 August 2025, 11 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: Shepherds Arms, Cowcliffe Hill Road, Cowcliffe, HD2 2NB
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen 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% | ← Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen 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 Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awaami Superstore Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Awaami Superstore Meat Section Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Bhullar Booze And Grocery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2023 |
| Bains Self Service Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2024 |
| Birkby Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Ashbrow I&N School & Children's Ctr School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Birkby Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2013 |
Questions about Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen
What is Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen's food hygiene rating?
Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 14 August 2025.
Is Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen 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 Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen last inspected?
Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen was last inspected on 14 August 2025, 11 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 Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen?
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 Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen 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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