Common Road WMC food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
Common Road WMC 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 10 January 2014, more than 12 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: Common Road Working Mens Club, 22 Common Road, Staincliffe, WF17 7QL
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Common Road WMC 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% | ← Common Road WMC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Common Road WMC 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 Common Road WMC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Al Hikmah Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| Ankar Vapes, Wines and Groceries Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Branches Day Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Blues Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Batley Community Outreach Centre Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Aman's Off Licence Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2022 |
Questions about Common Road WMC
What is Common Road WMC's food hygiene rating?
Common Road WMC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 10 January 2014.
Is Common Road WMC 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 Common Road WMC last inspected?
Common Road WMC was last inspected on 10 January 2014, more than 12 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 Common Road WMC?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Common Road WMC compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Common Road WMC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Common Road WMC 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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Common Road WMC is one of 335 rated food businesses in Batley. See every hygiene rating in Batley →
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