Westborough Ratepayers Club food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Westborough Ratepayers Club 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 14 September 2016, more than 9 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: Brunswick Street, Westborough, Dewsbury, WF13 4ND
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Westborough Ratepayers Club 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% | ← Westborough Ratepayers Club | |
| 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 Westborough Ratepayers Club 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 Westborough Ratepayers Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aman's Off Licence Retailers - other | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
| Brunswick Preschool Caring Premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2022 |
| Bitescape Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Barnfield Sheltered Housing Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2017 |
| Al Hikmah Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Blenheim Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Batley Carr Food & Wine Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Aston Manor Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about Westborough Ratepayers Club
What is Westborough Ratepayers Club's food hygiene rating?
Westborough Ratepayers Club has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 14 September 2016.
Is Westborough Ratepayers Club 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 Westborough Ratepayers Club last inspected?
Westborough Ratepayers Club was last inspected on 14 September 2016, more than 9 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 Westborough Ratepayers Club?
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 Westborough Ratepayers Club compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Westborough Ratepayers Club holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Westborough Ratepayers Club 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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