Shears Fisheries food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Shears Fisheries holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 August 2024, 22 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 256 Halifax Road, Hightown, Liversedge, WF15 6NP
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Shears Fisheries 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% | ← Shears Fisheries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Shears Fisheries 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 Shears Fisheries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bennett's Cafe & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Bespoke Day Services Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Adrenaline Cafe Unit 1, Liversedge Business Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Asda Express Liversedge Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| 481A Halifax Road Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Bee Gee Late Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Buckles Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Brodie Family Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
Questions about Shears Fisheries
What is Shears Fisheries's food hygiene rating?
Shears Fisheries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 14 August 2024.
Is Shears Fisheries 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Shears Fisheries last inspected?
Shears Fisheries was last inspected on 14 August 2024, 22 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 Shears Fisheries?
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 Shears Fisheries compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Shears Fisheries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Shears Fisheries 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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