Southdene food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Kirklees
Southdene holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 September 2025, 10 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: 156 Ravensknowle Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 8DL
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Southdene 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% | ← Southdene | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Southdene 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 Southdene, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond House Day Nursery Caring Premises | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Aden Court Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Almondbury Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2019 |
| Bhrati Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2019 |
| 1st Steps Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Almondbury Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2019 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Southdene
What is Southdene's food hygiene rating?
Southdene has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Southdene 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Southdene last inspected?
Southdene was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 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 Southdene?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Southdene compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Southdene holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Southdene 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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