Wike Horse food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Wike Horse 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 8 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: 77 Market Place, Market Street, Heckmondwike, WF16 0EZ
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Wike Horse 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% | ← Wike Horse | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 Wike Horse 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 Wike Horse, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Asda Express Liversedge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Banana Moon Out of School Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Ankar Vapes, Wines and Groceries Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Bespoke Day Services Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Wike Horse
What is Wike Horse's food hygiene rating?
Wike Horse has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 8 August 2017.
Is Wike Horse 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 Wike Horse last inspected?
Wike Horse was last inspected on 8 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 Wike Horse?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wike Horse compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Wike Horse holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Wike Horse 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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Wike Horse is one of 103 rated food businesses in Heckmondwike. See every hygiene rating in Heckmondwike →
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