St Johns Lodge food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
St Johns Lodge 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 2 February 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: Halifax Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2BS
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts St Johns Lodge 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% | ← St Johns Lodge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St Johns Lodge 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 St Johns Lodge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim Playgroup Caring Premises | 61 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Bath Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2017 |
| Barnfield Sheltered Housing Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2017 |
| Brownie Bites Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bakebox by Shimmy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Batley Carr Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aston Manor Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Al-Noor Playgroup School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2024 |
Questions about St Johns Lodge
What is St Johns Lodge's food hygiene rating?
St Johns Lodge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 2 February 2026.
Is St Johns Lodge 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 St Johns Lodge last inspected?
St Johns Lodge was last inspected on 2 February 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 St Johns Lodge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 St Johns Lodge compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and St Johns Lodge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects St Johns Lodge 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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