The Wooldale Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Kirklees
The Wooldale Arms 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 30 September 2014, more than 11 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: 53 Wooldale Road, Wooldale, Holmfirth, HD9 1QG
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Wooldale Arms 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 Wooldale Arms | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Wooldale Arms 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 Wooldale Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Cooperative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
| Ability Options Ltd Other catering premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2021 |
| Fairandfunky CIC Other catering premises | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Abbie Mini Market Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Hey Days Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
| Holmfirth High School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2019 |
Questions about The Wooldale Arms
What is The Wooldale Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Wooldale Arms has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 30 September 2014.
Is The Wooldale Arms 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 Wooldale Arms last inspected?
The Wooldale Arms was last inspected on 30 September 2014, more than 11 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 Wooldale Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Wooldale Arms compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while The Wooldale Arms holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Wooldale Arms 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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