The Hart Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Hart Bar holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the pub that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 26 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Hart Bar, 23 Cloth Hall Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2DX
How it compares in Kirklees
A 2 is rare: only 48 of 3,632 rated places in Kirklees score this low, about one in 76. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ← The Hart Bar | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Hart Bar the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Hart Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bongo Master Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Boo Burger, Drip Chicken, Wingy, Brooklyn Fries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2017 |
| A&R Stores limited Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| 30 Victoria Lane Retailers - other | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2011 |
| Ai Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Ahadu Flavours of Ethiopia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2021 |
Questions about The Hart Bar
What is The Hart Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Hart Bar has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Kirklees Council on 26 September 2024.
Is The Hart Bar safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The pub is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was The Hart Bar last inspected?
The Hart Bar was last inspected on 26 September 2024, 21 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 Hart Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Hart Bar compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while The Hart Bar holds a 2. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Hart Bar 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Kirklees, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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