Toffee Smith food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Toffee Smith 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 2 May 2012, more than 14 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: Stall 2, Dewsbury Market Hall, Dewsbury, WF13 1QE
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Toffee Smith 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% | ← Toffee Smith | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Toffee Smith 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 Toffee Smith, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baig Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Baltona Ltd Retailers - other | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Bodanskis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Bratek Mini Market Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Big Discount Store Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2011 |
| Bakebox by Shimmy Retailers - other | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Brownie Bites Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
Questions about Toffee Smith
What is Toffee Smith's food hygiene rating?
Toffee Smith has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 2 May 2012.
Is Toffee Smith 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 Toffee Smith last inspected?
Toffee Smith was last inspected on 2 May 2012, more than 14 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 Toffee Smith?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Toffee Smith compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Toffee Smith is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Toffee Smith 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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