Slaithwaite Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Slaithwaite Stores 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 7 April 2020, more than 6 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: 1 Commercial Street, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5JZ
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Slaithwaite Stores 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% | ← Slaithwaite Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Slaithwaite Stores 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 Slaithwaite Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big D Vapes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
| Anello Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Ashby's Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Arty Explorers Other catering premises | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bridgewood Trust Ltd Caring Premises | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Cornfields Nursery Caring Premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Acorn & Pip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
Questions about Slaithwaite Stores
What is Slaithwaite Stores's food hygiene rating?
Slaithwaite Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 7 April 2020.
Is Slaithwaite Stores 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 Slaithwaite Stores last inspected?
Slaithwaite Stores was last inspected on 7 April 2020, more than 6 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 Slaithwaite Stores?
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 Slaithwaite Stores compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Slaithwaite Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Slaithwaite Stores 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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