Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen is a pub/bar/nightclub located at Shepherds Arms, Cowcliffe Hill Road, Cowcliffe, Huddersfield, HD2 2NB, in the Kirklees local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 August 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — 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 Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen?
Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen 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 Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen last inspected?
Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen was last inspected on 2025-08-14. 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 Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen located?
Shepherds Arms, Sheps Kitchen is located at Shepherds Arms, Cowcliffe Hill Road, Cowcliffe, Huddersfield , HD2 2NB, in the Kirklees local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the HD2 postcode area.