The Belgian Waffle Company food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
The Belgian Waffle Company 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 12 May 2025, 14 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: 33 Blacker Road, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD1 5HU
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Belgian Waffle Company 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% | ← The Belgian Waffle Company | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Belgian Waffle Company 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 Belgian Waffle Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Yousaf Halal Meat Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| ARO Mini Market Retailers - other | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Birkby Newsagents Retailers - other | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2013 |
| Boston Bros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Birkby Infant And Nursery School School/college/university | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Awaami Superstore Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Awaami Superstore Meat Section Retailers - other | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Birkby Junior School School/college/university | 300 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about The Belgian Waffle Company
What is The Belgian Waffle Company's food hygiene rating?
The Belgian Waffle Company has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Kirklees Council on 12 May 2025.
Is The Belgian Waffle Company 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 The Belgian Waffle Company last inspected?
The Belgian Waffle Company was last inspected on 12 May 2025, 14 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 Belgian Waffle Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Belgian Waffle Company compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while The Belgian Waffle Company holds a 3. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Belgian Waffle Company 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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