Shoulder Of Mutton food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Shoulder Of Mutton 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 11 April 2017, more than 9 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: 9 Church Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AS
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Shoulder Of Mutton sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← Shoulder Of Mutton | |
| 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 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 Shoulder Of Mutton 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, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chopsticks Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Acorn & Pip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Ashby's Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Arty Explorers Other catering premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| A Harris Village Butchers Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2014 |
| Green Valley Grocery Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
Questions about Shoulder Of Mutton
What is Shoulder Of Mutton's food hygiene rating?
Shoulder Of Mutton has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 11 April 2017.
Is Shoulder Of Mutton 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 last inspected?
Shoulder Of Mutton was last inspected on 11 April 2017, more than 9 years 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 Shoulder Of Mutton?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shoulder Of Mutton compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Shoulder Of Mutton holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Shoulder Of Mutton 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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