The Scotland Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Scotland Inn 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 6 November 2024, 20 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: 1115 Bradford Road, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9HZ
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Scotland Inn 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 Scotland Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Scotland Inn 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 Scotland Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Asda Express Gomersal PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Cafe Noir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bankfield Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2016 |
| Birstall Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Birstall Pre School Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Birstall Methodist Church Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2014 |
| Bbg Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about The Scotland Inn
What is The Scotland Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Scotland Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 6 November 2024.
Is The Scotland Inn 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 Scotland Inn last inspected?
The Scotland Inn was last inspected on 6 November 2024, 20 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 Scotland Inn?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Scotland Inn compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Scotland Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Scotland Inn 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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