Natural Flavours food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Natural Flavours holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Natural Flavour, 144A Lowerhouses Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 8JX
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Natural Flavours sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← Natural Flavours | |
| 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 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 Natural Flavours 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 Natural Flavours, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| All Hallows CE Infant & Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Aden Court Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| 1st Steps Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Boba n Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Almondbury Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2019 |
| 24 HR Active Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2020 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Natural Flavours
What is Natural Flavours's food hygiene rating?
Natural Flavours has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 23 February 2023.
Is Natural Flavours safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Natural Flavours last inspected?
Natural Flavours was last inspected on 23 February 2023, more than 3 years 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 Natural Flavours?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Natural Flavours compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Natural Flavours holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Natural Flavours 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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