Chickenley Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Chickenley Food Store 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 20 June 2013, more than 13 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: 167-169 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley, Dewsbury, WF12 8QS
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Chickenley Food Store 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% | ← Chickenley Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Chickenley Food Store 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 Chickenley Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bywell Ce C Junior School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about Chickenley Food Store
What is Chickenley Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Chickenley Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 20 June 2013.
Is Chickenley Food Store 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 Chickenley Food Store last inspected?
Chickenley Food Store was last inspected on 20 June 2013, more than 13 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 Chickenley Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chickenley Food Store compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Chickenley Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Chickenley Food Store 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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Understanding this rating
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