Kevins Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Kevins Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 October 2025, 9 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: 394 Leeds Road, Dewsbury, WF12 7QE
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Kevins Butchers 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% | ← Kevins Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Kevins Butchers 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 Kevins Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bywell Ce C Junior School School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Ashpazi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Basebox, Courtyard Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Baig Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Baltona Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Bodanskis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Bakebox by Shimmy Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
Questions about Kevins Butchers
What is Kevins Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Kevins Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Kevins Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kevins Butchers last inspected?
Kevins Butchers was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 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 Kevins Butchers?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kevins Butchers compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Kevins Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Kevins Butchers 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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