Dixons Milk Ices food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Dixons Milk Ices 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 16 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Dixons Ice Cream Shop, 18 Swan Lane, Lockwood, HD1 3UB
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Dixons Milk Ices 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% | ← Dixons Milk Ices | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Dixons Milk Ices 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 Dixons Milk Ices, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Label Tattoo Retailers - other | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2018 |
| Benny's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Abrar Butchers Retailers - other | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2023 |
| 5Sport Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2023 |
| Albarakah Supermarket, Butchers & AB Curry Counter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Aden Mount Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aden View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Beaumont Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Dixons Milk Ices
What is Dixons Milk Ices's food hygiene rating?
Dixons Milk Ices has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 16 March 2026.
Is Dixons Milk Ices 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 Dixons Milk Ices last inspected?
Dixons Milk Ices was last inspected on 16 March 2026, 3 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 Dixons Milk Ices?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Dixons Milk Ices compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Dixons Milk Ices is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Dixons Milk Ices 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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