Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 28 August 2025, 10 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: 1-5 Cemetery Road, Heckmondwike, WF16 9QS
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway 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% | ← Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway 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 Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Ankar Vapes, Wines and Groceries Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Asda Express Liversedge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Banana Moon Out of School Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Bespoke Day Services Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway
What is Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 28 August 2025.
Is Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway last inspected?
Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway was last inspected on 28 August 2025, 10 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 Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway holds a 4. 658 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Eastern Delight Indian Takeaway 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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