Meltham Foodbank food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Meltham Foodbank holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 March 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Meltham Town Council Meltham Town Hall, 26 Huddersfield Road, Meltham, HD9 4AG
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Meltham Foodbank 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% | ← Meltham Foodbank | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Meltham Foodbank 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 Meltham Foodbank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 16 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2018 |
| Gerry's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| G Haigh Butchers Retailers - other | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Kosy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Jellies Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 395 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| All Things Nice Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2014 |
| Helme Lane Off Licence and Convenience Grocer Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| Bosco Catering Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
Questions about Meltham Foodbank
What is Meltham Foodbank's food hygiene rating?
Meltham Foodbank has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 3 March 2020.
Is Meltham Foodbank 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meltham Foodbank last inspected?
Meltham Foodbank was last inspected on 3 March 2020, more than 6 years 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 Meltham Foodbank?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meltham Foodbank compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Meltham Foodbank holds a 4. 658 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Meltham Foodbank 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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