Waves food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Kirklees
Waves holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Waves was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Waves Unit 16, Upper Mills, Canal Side, HD7 5HA
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Waves 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% | ← Waves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Waves 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 Waves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Bridgewood Trust Ltd Caring Premises | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Chopsticks Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Ashby's Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| After School and Holiday Club Other catering premises | 341 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Anello Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Arty Explorers Other catering premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Little Valley Play Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
Questions about Waves
What is Waves's food hygiene rating?
Waves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Waves 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Waves last inspected?
Waves was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Waves?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Waves compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Waves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Waves 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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