The Foresters Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Foresters Arms 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 29 August 2017, more than 8 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: Moorbottom, Honley, Holmfirth, HD9 6DW
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Foresters Arms 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% | ← The Foresters Arms | |
| 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 Very 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 The Foresters 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 Foresters Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Tiger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Bancha Honley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Braise Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Alexander's Sandwiches Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about The Foresters Arms
What is The Foresters Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Foresters Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 29 August 2017.
Is The Foresters Arms 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 The Foresters Arms last inspected?
The Foresters Arms was last inspected on 29 August 2017, more than 8 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 Foresters Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Foresters Arms compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while The Foresters Arms holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Foresters 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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