Punjab Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Punjab 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 15 April 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: 54 Thornton Lodge Road, Thornton Lodge, Huddersfield, HD1 3JH
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Punjab 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% | ← Punjab 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Punjab 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 Punjab Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abrar Butchers Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| Albarakah Supermarket, Butchers & AB Curry Counter Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Benny's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| 5Sport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Black Label Tattoo Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2018 |
| Apna Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2012 |
| Aden Mount Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aden View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Punjab Butchers
What is Punjab Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Punjab Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 15 April 2025.
Is Punjab 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 Punjab Butchers last inspected?
Punjab Butchers was last inspected on 15 April 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 Punjab Butchers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Punjab Butchers compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Punjab Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Punjab 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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