Express Local food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Express Local holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 3 June 2016, more than 10 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: The Lodge, Rufford Road, Milnsbridge, HD3 4RN
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Express Local 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% | ← Express Local | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Express Local 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 Express Local, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botham Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| C.J Stern Oils Ltd Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2018 |
| Aspire in the Community Caring Premises | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2014 |
| Boosters Out of School Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Bodyrockerz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2023 |
| Alisons sandwhich shop and bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Asda Express Milnsbridge - Manchester Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
Questions about Express Local
What is Express Local's food hygiene rating?
Express Local has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 3 June 2016.
Is Express Local 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Express Local last inspected?
Express Local was last inspected on 3 June 2016, more than 10 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 Express Local?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Express Local compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Express Local holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Express Local 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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