Shax, Longoz food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Shax, Longoz holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: 44 Chapel Hill, Huddersfield, HD1 3EB
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Shax, Longoz sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← Shax, Longoz | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Shax, Longoz 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 Shax, Longoz, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Faisal Asian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Bean Brothers Coffee Company Manufacturers/packers | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Apna Venue Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2012 |
| A&R Stores limited Retailers - other | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Boba n Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| 30 Victoria Lane Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2011 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2017 |
| Ai Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
Questions about Shax, Longoz
What is Shax, Longoz's food hygiene rating?
Shax, Longoz has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Shax, Longoz safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shax, Longoz last inspected?
Shax, Longoz was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Shax, Longoz?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shax, Longoz compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Shax, Longoz holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Shax, Longoz 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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