HFC food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
HFC holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 15 January 2026, 5 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: Hfc, 41 Commercial Street, Batley, WF17 5EP
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so HFC sits behind roughly 3,333 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ← HFC | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 HFC 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 HFC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Food Bank Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
| 1 Bite fast food, Peppers fast food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Pub/bar/nightclub | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2019 |
| Batley Care and Drop In Other catering premises | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Boo.Batley, DRIP CHICKEN Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Berries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| Big Jack Potatoes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about HFC
What is HFC's food hygiene rating?
HFC has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Kirklees Council on 15 January 2026.
Is HFC safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was HFC last inspected?
HFC was last inspected on 15 January 2026, 5 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 HFC?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 HFC compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while HFC holds a 3. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects HFC 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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