Dave's Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Dave's Express holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 March 2026, 4 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: 61 Swan Lane, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3UB
How it compares in Kirklees
A 2 is rare: only 48 of 3,632 rated places in Kirklees score this low, about one in 76. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ← Dave's Express | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Dave's Express the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Dave's Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Label Tattoo Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2018 |
| Benny's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Abrar Butchers Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| 5Sport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Albarakah Supermarket, Butchers & AB Curry Counter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Aden Mount Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aden View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Beaumont Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Dave's Express
What is Dave's Express's food hygiene rating?
Dave's Express has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Kirklees Council on 11 March 2026.
Is Dave's Express safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Dave's Express last inspected?
Dave's Express was last inspected on 11 March 2026, 4 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 Dave's Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dave's Express compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Dave's Express holds a 2. 48 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Dave'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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Kirklees, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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