The Whitfield Centre food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kirklees
The Whitfield Centre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 March 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: 180 Soothill Lane, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6HP
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Whitfield Centre 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% | ← The Whitfield Centre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 The Whitfield Centre 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 Whitfield Centre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baking Art Other catering premises | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Batley Mill Outlet and Garden Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Batley Mill Outlet and Garden Centre Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| B K Halal Mobile Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Bradford Road Central Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2014 |
| Batley Lanka Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| BRGR SHACK, Mr Tee's Icecream and Desserts Batley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 1 Bite fast food, Peppers fast food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about The Whitfield Centre
What is The Whitfield Centre's food hygiene rating?
The Whitfield Centre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 10 March 2016.
Is The Whitfield Centre 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Whitfield Centre last inspected?
The Whitfield Centre was last inspected on 10 March 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 The Whitfield Centre?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 The Whitfield Centre compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Whitfield Centre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Whitfield Centre 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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