Delight Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Delight Express holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 October 2025, 8 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: 683 Leeds Road, Shaw Cross, Dewsbury, WF12 7HP
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Delight Express 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% | ← Delight Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Delight Express 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 Delight Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baking Art Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Bake n Butties Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Delight Express
What is Delight Express's food hygiene rating?
Delight Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Delight Express 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Delight Express last inspected?
Delight Express was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 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 Delight Express?
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 Delight Express compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Delight Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Delight Express 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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Delight Express is one of 407 rated food businesses in Dewsbury. See every hygiene rating in Dewsbury →
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