Elephant And Castle Inn
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Elephant And Castle Inn is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Hollowgate, Holmfirth, HD9 2DG, in the Kirklees local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Kirklees oversees 3,819 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Kirklees is 4.6 out of 5. As a pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Elephant And Castle Inn?
Elephant And Castle Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Kirklees.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a pub/bar/nightclub?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Elephant And Castle Inn last inspected?
Elephant And Castle Inn was last inspected on 2026-03-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Elephant And Castle Inn located?
Elephant And Castle Inn is located at Hollowgate, Holmfirth , HD9 2DG, in the Kirklees local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the HD9 postcode area.