Briar Court Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Kirklees
Briar Court Hotel holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 December 2024, 18 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: Halifax Road, Birchencliffe, Huddersfield, HD3 3NT
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Briar Court Hotel 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% | ← Briar Court Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Briar Court Hotel 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 Briar Court Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Aslams Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Barmpot Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Blackley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Beauty and the Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Beautissimo Spa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2024 |
Questions about Briar Court Hotel
What is Briar Court Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Briar Court Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Briar Court Hotel 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Briar Court Hotel last inspected?
Briar Court Hotel was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 Briar Court Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Briar Court Hotel compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Briar Court Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Briar Court Hotel 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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