Birstall Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Kirklees
Birstall Methodist Church holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 August 2014, more than 11 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: Chapel Lane, Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EJ
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Birstall Methodist Church 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% | ← Birstall Methodist Church | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Birstall Methodist Church 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 Birstall Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Pre School Caring Premises | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Birstall Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Birstall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Batley Girls High School Visual Arts College School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
Questions about Birstall Methodist Church
What is Birstall Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Birstall Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 21 August 2014.
Is Birstall Methodist Church 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Birstall Methodist Church last inspected?
Birstall Methodist Church was last inspected on 21 August 2014, more than 11 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 Birstall Methodist Church?
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 Birstall Methodist Church compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Birstall Methodist Church is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Birstall Methodist Church 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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