Highburton Playgroup food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Kirklees
Highburton Playgroup holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: Burton Village Hall, Northfield Lane, Highburton, HD8 0QT
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Highburton Playgroup among the 2,676 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 | 2,676 | 74% | ← Highburton Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Highburton Playgroup 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 Highburton Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burton Out Of School Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Highburton CE First Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Impact Food Group Trading as Hutchison Catering Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Kirkburton Middle School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2021 |
| Kirkburton Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2023 |
| Junk Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2018 |
| Kirkburton Carlton WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2013 |
| Kirkburton Ce Va First School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
Questions about Highburton Playgroup
What is Highburton Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Highburton Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Highburton Playgroup 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highburton Playgroup last inspected?
Highburton Playgroup was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 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 Highburton Playgroup?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highburton Playgroup compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Highburton Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Highburton Playgroup 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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