Square Cottage food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Square Cottage 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
This is a fresh result: Square Cottage was inspected on 25 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Kirklees score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Kirklees ratings →
Address: Pizza Cottage, 265 Headfield Road, Thornhill Lees, WF12 9JN
How this rating has changed
Square Cottage was re-inspected on 25 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 25 August 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Square Cottage among the 2,704 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 | 2,704 | 74% | ← Square Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 59 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 178 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 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 Square Cottage 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 Square Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2022 |
| Arnies Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2012 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Bee's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Care Management Solutions Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Afters Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| Black Horse Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2019 |
Questions about Square Cottage
What is Square Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Square Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 25 August 2026.
Is Square Cottage 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 Square Cottage last inspected?
Square Cottage was last inspected on 25 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Kirklees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Square Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Square Cottage compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,675 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Square Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Square Cottage 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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Understanding this rating
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Square Cottage is one of 408 rated food businesses in Dewsbury. See every hygiene rating in Dewsbury →
Kirklees inspects and rates 3,853 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Kirklees →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/
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