The Sun food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Sun holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 April 2024, more than 2 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: 137 Highgate Lane, Lepton, Huddersfield, HD8 0HJ
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Sun 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% | ← The Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- 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 The Sun 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 The Sun, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Hut Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Kids Planet Lepton Caring Premises | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Horns of Odin Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Lepton Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2015 |
| Just for Fun Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Lepton Cofe Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| 315 Bar And Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Lepton Highlanders Sports & Social Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
Questions about The Sun
What is The Sun's food hygiene rating?
The Sun has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 3 April 2024.
Is The Sun 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sun last inspected?
The Sun was last inspected on 3 April 2024, more than 2 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 The Sun?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sun compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Sun is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Sun 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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The Sun is one of 1,550 rated food businesses in Huddersfield. See every hygiene rating in Huddersfield →
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