Meltham Spice food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Meltham Spice holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Meltham Spice was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 2 Wessenden Head Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4EU
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Meltham Spice sits behind roughly 3,333 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ← Meltham Spice | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Meltham Spice 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 Meltham Spice, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meltham & Meltham Mills Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2023 |
| Meltham Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| G Haigh Butchers Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Kosy Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Luigis Little Italy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Meltham Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Jellies Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Meltham Methodist Church Other catering premises | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Meltham Spice
What is Meltham Spice's food hygiene rating?
Meltham Spice has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Kirklees Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Meltham Spice safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Meltham Spice last inspected?
Meltham Spice was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Meltham Spice?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meltham Spice compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Meltham Spice holds a 3. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Meltham Spice 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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