The Academy At Almondbury food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Kirklees
The Academy At Almondbury 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 12 January 2026, 6 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: 211 Southfield Road, Waterloo, Huddersfield, HD5 8RJ
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so The Academy At Almondbury 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% | ← The Academy At Almondbury | |
| 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 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 The Academy At Almondbury 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 The Academy At Almondbury, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BigBox Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Almondbury Liberal Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2021 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2012 |
| 1st Steps Preschool Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Almondbury Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2019 |
| Bhrati Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2019 |
| Almondbury Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| All Hallows CE Infant & Nursery School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about The Academy At Almondbury
What is The Academy At Almondbury's food hygiene rating?
The Academy At Almondbury has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 12 January 2026.
Is The Academy At Almondbury 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 The Academy At Almondbury last inspected?
The Academy At Almondbury was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 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 The Academy At Almondbury?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 The Academy At Almondbury compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while The Academy At Almondbury holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Academy At Almondbury 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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