The Stafford Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Stafford Arms 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 21 May 2024, more than 2 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: Scholes Lane, Scholes, Cleckheaton, BD19 6LS
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Stafford Arms 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 Stafford Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Stafford Arms 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 Stafford Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.M Fuel Co Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Cafe C C (Carie's Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2024 |
| B & M Collins Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| 481A Halifax Road Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Bailiff Bridge Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Cleckheaton Moorend Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2013 |
| Burger Bistro & Pizza Republic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about The Stafford Arms
What is The Stafford Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Stafford Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 21 May 2024.
Is The Stafford Arms 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 Stafford Arms last inspected?
The Stafford Arms was last inspected on 21 May 2024, more than 2 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 The Stafford Arms?
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 The Stafford Arms compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Stafford Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Stafford Arms 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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