The Station Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Station Tavern 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 13 May 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: 9 Railway Street, Cleckheaton, BD19 3HR
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Station Tavern 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 Station Tavern | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Station Tavern 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 Station Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blend Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Curry Masters Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Cleckheaton Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Burger Bistro & Pizza Republic Takeaway/sandwich shop | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Cleckheaton Local Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Brodie Family Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 193 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bush Babies Nursery Caring Premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about The Station Tavern
What is The Station Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Station Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 13 May 2024.
Is The Station Tavern 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 Station Tavern last inspected?
The Station Tavern was last inspected on 13 May 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 Station Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Station Tavern compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Station Tavern is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Station Tavern 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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