Golden Cock Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Golden Cock 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 27 November 2025, 7 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: 2 The Village, Farnley Tyas, Huddersfield, HD4 6UD
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Golden Cock 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% | ← Golden Cock 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Golden Cock 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 Golden Cock Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockholes Ce Vc Junior And Infant School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Almondbury Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| All Hallows CE Infant & Nursery School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Brocks Before and After School Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
| Alexander's Sandwiches Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 November 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2022 |
| Almondbury Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
Questions about Golden Cock Inn
What is Golden Cock Inn's food hygiene rating?
Golden Cock Inn has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 27 November 2025.
Is Golden Cock 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 Golden Cock Inn last inspected?
Golden Cock Inn was last inspected on 27 November 2025, 7 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 Golden Cock Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Golden Cock Inn compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Golden Cock Inn holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Golden Cock 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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