Scissett Mount Care Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Kirklees
Scissett Mount Care Home holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 27 April 2026, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Scissett Mount Care Home sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 658 | 18% | ← Scissett Mount Care Home | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 202 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Scissett Mount Care Home 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 Scissett Mount Care Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Norton Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| Impact Food Group Trading as Hutchison Catering Ltd School/college/university | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Scissett Middle School School/college/university | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2022 |
| Emley Rugby Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Cakeys Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2020 |
| The Party Parlour Other catering premises | 320 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2022 |
Questions about Scissett Mount Care Home
What is Scissett Mount Care Home's food hygiene rating?
Scissett Mount Care Home has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Scissett Mount Care Home safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Scissett Mount Care Home last inspected?
Scissett Mount Care Home was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 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 Scissett Mount Care Home?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scissett Mount Care Home compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Scissett Mount Care Home holds a 4. 658 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Scissett Mount Care Home 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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