Denby Dale First And Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Kirklees
Denby Dale First And Nursery School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2025, 7 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: Gilthwaites Lane, Denby Dale, Huddersfield, HD8 8SG
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Denby Dale First And Nursery School 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% | ← Denby Dale First And Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 658 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Denby Dale First And Nursery School 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 Denby Dale First And Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dragonflies Daycare Caring Premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Londis Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2016 |
| (Denby Dale Community Library) Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Denby Dale Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2024 |
| Denby Dale Pie Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Theera Thai Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Denby Dale News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2013 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2017 |
Questions about Denby Dale First And Nursery School
What is Denby Dale First And Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Denby Dale First And Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 5 December 2025.
Is Denby Dale First And Nursery School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Denby Dale First And Nursery School last inspected?
Denby Dale First And Nursery School was last inspected on 5 December 2025, 7 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 Denby Dale First And Nursery School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Denby Dale First And Nursery School compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Denby Dale First And Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Denby Dale First And Nursery School 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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