Food hygiene ratings in Kirklees
Kirklees inspects and rates 3,835 food businesses, every restaurant, takeaway, pub, school kitchen, care home and shop in the area that handles food. 3,632 of them currently hold a published rating; the remaining 203 are awaiting their first inspection or are exempt because they handle so little food there is nothing to score.
Hygiene standards in Kirklees
Standards here are good: 74% of rated businesses in Kirklees hold the top score of 5, and 92% hold a 4 or better. 108 businesses, 3% of those rated, score 2 or below, meaning an inspector found problems they are required to fix.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
Towns in Kirklees
Food hygiene ratings for each town Kirklees inspects.
- Huddersfield 1,550 places
- Dewsbury 407 places
- Batley 335 places
- Holmfirth 260 places
- Cleckheaton 158 places
- Mirfield 136 places
- Heckmondwike 103 places
- Liversedge 86 places
- Birkenshaw 32 places
- Birstall 20 places
Recently inspected in Kirklees
The most recent inspections published by Kirklees, newest first.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Childrens Centre | Caring Premises | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Banookie | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Tag X and Stompers | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| The Huddersfield Irish Centre | Pub/bar/nightclub | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2026 |
| Huddersfield Connections Social Club | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Hunkydory Catering | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
| Armitage Bridge Craft Centre | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Bison Steakhouse | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Cafe 53 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Chef King | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Fizzy Lizard/ Cathedral House | Other catering premises | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Frankies | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
Lowest-rated places in Kirklees
The lowest-rated food businesses in Kirklees are listed below. 2 hold a 0, urgent improvement necessary, the lowest score the scheme gives, and 58 hold a 1. A low rating is not a closure order: these places are still trading, and a business can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems the inspector found.
| Business | Type | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Diner, Hot Grill | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 27 January 2026 |
| Chai Shai | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0 - Urgent improvement necessary | 21 January 2026 |
| Zaika Stores | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 May 2026 |
| Nowrooz Grill | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 May 2026 |
| Cafe de paris | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 13 May 2026 |
| GG'S Artisan Bakery | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 8 May 2026 |
| Wills O Nats | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 May 2026 |
| Stay Hotel | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 30 April 2026 |
| Pizza Shack | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 29 April 2026 |
| Ranchos | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 23 April 2026 |
| Pizza Al Taglio | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 22 April 2026 |
| Old Bridge Bakery | Manufacturers/packers | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 20 April 2026 |
| Thornhill Nursing Home | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 16 April 2026 |
| Ultimate Kids Playcentre | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 15 April 2026 |
| Santos Unit 4 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 25 March 2026 |
| Lily's Nursery | Caring Premises | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 12 March 2026 |
| Cha Cha Chai | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 March 2026 |
| Nisa Patbro Supermarket | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 10 March 2026 |
| A K General Store | Retailers - other | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 2 March 2026 |
| Holmfirth Tavern | Pub/bar/nightclub | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 19 February 2026 |
Questions about food hygiene in Kirklees
How many food businesses does Kirklees rate?
Kirklees publishes food hygiene ratings for 3,835 businesses, of which 3,632 currently hold a score.
What is a typical food hygiene rating in Kirklees?
74% of rated businesses in Kirklees hold a 5, the top score. A 5 is therefore the norm rather than a distinction, it is worth checking, because anything below it puts a business behind most of its neighbours.
How many places in Kirklees have a bad hygiene rating?
108 food businesses in Kirklees hold a rating of 2 or below, including 2 rated 0 and 58 rated 1.
Who inspects food businesses in Kirklees?
Environmental health officers employed by Kirklees carry out the inspections, unannounced, and set the rating. The Food Standards Agency publishes the results. How often a business is visited depends on its risk, a busy restaurant is seen far more often than a shop selling wrapped sweets.
Food businesses in Kirklees
A sample of rated businesses. Use search to find a specific place.
- (Denby Dale Community Library) Community Cafe 5 - Very good
- 07 July 2026 5 - Very good
- 1 Bite fast food, Peppers fast food 5 - Very good
- 156 Cowlersley Lane 5 - Very good
- 159 Roberttown Lane 5 - Very good
- 1st Steps Preschool 5 - Very good
- 2 Mortimer Avenue 5 - Very good
- 201 Smallwood Road 5 - Very good
- 24 HR Active 5 - Very good
- 30 Victoria Lane 5 - Very good
- 315 Bar And Restaurant 5 - Very good
- 481A Halifax Road 5 - Very good
- 5Sport 5 - Very good
- 7Days Offy 5 - Very good
- 9 Norridge Bottom 5 - Very good
- @6spirits Ltd 5 - Very good
- A Batch Made in Heaven 5 - Very good
- A Harris Village Butchers 5 - Very good
- A K General Stores 5 - Very good
- A Taste of America 5 - Very good
- A&R Stores limited 5 - Very good
- A.M Fuel Co 5 - Very good
- AA Caterings 5 - Very good
- Abbey Crafts 5 - Very good
- Abbey Place Care Home 5 - Very good
- Abbie Mini Market 5 - Very good
- Abc Childrens Day Nursery 5 - Very good
- Ability Options Ltd 5 - Very good
- Abrar Butchers 5 - Very good
- ABT Polskie Specjaly 5 - Very good
- Ace of Bakes 5 - Very good
- Acorn & Pip 5 - Very good
- Acorn Houses Respite Ltd 5 - Very good
- Action 4 Care 5 - Very good
- Adda Ices 5 - Very good
- Aden Court 5 - Very good
- Aden Mount Care Home 5 - Very good
- Aden View Care Home 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Admiral Casino 5 - Very good
- Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park 5 - Very good
- Afc Emley 5 - Very good
- After School and Holiday Club 5 - Very good
- Afters 5 - Very good
- Ahadu Flavours of Ethiopia 5 - Very good
- AHMII's 5 - Very good
- Ai Bakes 5 - Very good
- Ai Tea 5 - Very good
- AISC Bradford 5 - Very good
- Aisha’s Kitchen 5 - Very good
- Al Barakah Bites 5 - Very good
- Al Faisal Asian Takeaway 5 - Very good
- Al Hikmah Centre 5 - Very good
- Al Nawab 5 - Very good
- Al Yousaf Halal Meat 5 - Very good
- Al-Noor Ghee 5 - Very good
- Al-Noor Playgroup 5 - Very good
- Albarakah Supermarket, Butchers & AB Curry Counter 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
- Aldi 5 - Very good
Data from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Most recent inspection published for this area: 2026-07-07. Browse all UK councils →