Plumbers Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Plumbers 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 14 October 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: 4-6 Macaulay Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2JY
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Plumbers 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% | ← Plumbers 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Plumbers 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 Plumbers Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A&R Stores limited Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bongo Master Restaurant and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Boo Burger, Drip Chicken, Wingy, Brooklyn Fries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| 30 Victoria Lane Retailers - other | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2011 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2017 |
| Ai Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Ahadu Flavours of Ethiopia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Biryani Hut Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 380 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Plumbers Arms
What is Plumbers Arms's food hygiene rating?
Plumbers Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 14 October 2016.
Is Plumbers 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 Plumbers Arms last inspected?
Plumbers Arms was last inspected on 14 October 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 Plumbers Arms?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Plumbers Arms compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Plumbers Arms holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Plumbers 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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