The Sandwich Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
The Sandwich Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 January 2025, 17 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 30 Calder Road, Lower Hopton, Mirfield, WF14 8PJ
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Sandwich Shop 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% | ← The Sandwich Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Sandwich Shop 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 Sandwich Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cupushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2012 |
| Al Nawab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Cafe 53 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2026 |
| Allan's Tradtional Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Crowlees J & I School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Bakers Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about The Sandwich Shop
What is The Sandwich Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Sandwich Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 13 January 2025.
Is The Sandwich Shop 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The Sandwich Shop was last inspected on 13 January 2025, 17 months 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 Sandwich Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Sandwich Shop compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Sandwich Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Sandwich Shop 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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