Elm Grove food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Kirklees
Elm Grove holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 January 2025, 17 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: 17 Elm Grove, Heckmondwike, WF16 9DN
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Elm Grove 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% | ← Elm Grove | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Elm Grove 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 Elm Grove, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankar Vapes, Wines and Groceries Retailers - other | 323 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Asda Express Liversedge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Brenntag UK Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2016 |
| Bespoke Day Services Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Blues Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Banana Moon Out of School Club School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Elm Grove
What is Elm Grove's food hygiene rating?
Elm Grove has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 21 January 2025.
Is Elm Grove 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Elm Grove last inspected?
Elm Grove was last inspected on 21 January 2025, 17 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 Elm Grove?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Elm Grove compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Elm Grove is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Elm Grove 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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Elm Grove is one of 103 rated food businesses in Heckmondwike. See every hygiene rating in Heckmondwike →
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