Blacksmiths Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Blacksmiths 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 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 106 Heaton Moor Road, Kirkheaton, Huddersfield, HD5 0PH
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Blacksmiths 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% | ← Blacksmiths 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 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 Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bakers Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2019 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Atlantic Diamond Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2012 |
| Bestway Wholesale Distributors/Transporters | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2023 |
| Auty's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Bradley & Colnebridge WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2020 |
Questions about Blacksmiths Arms
What is Blacksmiths Arms's food hygiene rating?
Blacksmiths Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 16 February 2026.
Is Blacksmiths 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 Blacksmiths Arms last inspected?
Blacksmiths Arms was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 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 Blacksmiths Arms?
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 Blacksmiths Arms compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Blacksmiths Arms holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Blacksmiths 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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