Freddy's Express food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Freddy's 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 26 February 2025, 16 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: 5 Fairfield Parade, Heckmondwike, WF16 9NT
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Freddy's 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% | ← Freddy's Express | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 658 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Freddy's 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 Freddy's Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Ankar Vapes, Wines and Groceries Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Brenntag UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
Questions about Freddy's Express
What is Freddy's Express's food hygiene rating?
Freddy's Express has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 26 February 2025.
Is Freddy's 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 Freddy's Express last inspected?
Freddy's Express was last inspected on 26 February 2025, 16 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 Freddy's Express?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Freddy's Express compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Freddy's Express is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Freddy's 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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