Hopkins Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Hopkins Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: Hopkins Butchers Ltd, 732 Bradford Road, Birkenshaw, BD11 2AE
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Hopkins Butchers among the 2,676 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ← Hopkins Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Hopkins Butchers 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 Hopkins Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Birkenshaw Community Hall Caring Premises | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2012 |
| Birkenshaw Ce Vc Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Birkenshaw Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2019 |
| Cafe Fresco Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Bbg Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Argent Catering Solutions at Speedibake Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Cafe Noir Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about Hopkins Butchers
What is Hopkins Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Hopkins Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Hopkins Butchers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hopkins Butchers last inspected?
Hopkins Butchers was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 Hopkins Butchers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hopkins Butchers compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Hopkins Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Hopkins Butchers 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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