Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Kirklees
Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the business 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 9 February 2016, more than 10 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Cumberworth Lane, Lower Cumberworth, Huddersfield, HD8 8PE
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church 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% | ← Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church | |
| 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 Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church 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 Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren's Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Dragonflies Daycare Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Denby Dale News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2013 |
| Mei-licious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2024 |
| Gordon & Franks Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Denby Dale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Denby Dale First And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Candy Barn Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
Questions about Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church
What is Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 9 February 2016.
Is Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church 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 business to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church last inspected?
Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church was last inspected on 9 February 2016, more than 10 years 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 Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church?
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 Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Lower Cumberworth Methodist Church 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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