The Sun Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Sun Inn 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 2 April 2025, 15 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: 62 Barnsley Road, Flockton, Wakefield, WF4 4DW
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Sun Inn 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% | ← The Sun Inn | |
| 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 The Sun Inn 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 Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luncheon Club - St James Church Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Flockton Ce Vc First School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Parish Church Of St James The Great Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Flockton Green Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2024 |
| Flockton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2013 |
Questions about The Sun Inn
What is The Sun Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Sun Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 2 April 2025.
Is The Sun Inn 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 The Sun Inn last inspected?
The Sun Inn was last inspected on 2 April 2025, 15 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 The Sun Inn?
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 The Sun Inn compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while The Sun Inn holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Sun Inn 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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