Pops food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Pops 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: 42 Northgate, Dewsbury, WF13 1DX
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Pops 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% | ← Pops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Pops 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 Pops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodanskis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Baig Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Baltona Ltd Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Bakebox by Shimmy Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Brownie Bites Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Bratek Mini Market Retailers - other | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Big Discount Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2011 |
Questions about Pops
What is Pops's food hygiene rating?
Pops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Pops 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 Pops last inspected?
Pops was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 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 Pops?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pops compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Pops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Pops 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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