Scissett Middle School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Kirklees
Scissett Middle 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 31 January 2022, more than 4 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: Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JX
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Scissett Middle 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% | ← Scissett Middle School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Scissett Middle 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 Scissett Middle School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emley Rugby Snack Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Impact Food Group Trading as Hutchison Catering Ltd School/college/university | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Joseph Norton Academy School/college/university | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2025 |
| The Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Rainforest Retreat Playcafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2017 |
| Tesco Express Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2020 |
Questions about Scissett Middle School
What is Scissett Middle School's food hygiene rating?
Scissett Middle School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 31 January 2022.
Is Scissett Middle 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 Scissett Middle School last inspected?
Scissett Middle School was last inspected on 31 January 2022, more than 4 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 Scissett Middle School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Scissett Middle School compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Scissett Middle School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Scissett Middle 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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