DW Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
DW 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 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 78 Lidget Street, Lindley, Huddersfield, HD3 3JR
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts DW 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% | ← DW 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 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 DW 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 DW Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aslams Newsagents Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Barmpot Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 168 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Briar Court Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Beauty and the Barista Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Bryan Road Craft Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2017 |
| B.Medina Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
Questions about DW Butchers
What is DW Butchers's food hygiene rating?
DW Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 18 December 2024.
Is DW 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 DW Butchers last inspected?
DW Butchers was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 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 DW 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does DW Butchers compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and DW Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects DW 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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