Early Birds Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Kirklees
Early Birds Cafe holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 October 2015, more than 10 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: 730 Manchester Road, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, HD4 5SP
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Early Birds Cafe sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← Early Birds Cafe | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Early Birds Cafe 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 Early Birds Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Milnsbridge - Manchester Road PFS Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
| Bodyrockerz Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2023 |
| Alisons sandwhich shop and bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2014 |
| Boosters Out of School Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Botham Hall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Aspire in the Community Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2023 |
| Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2014 |
Questions about Early Birds Cafe
What is Early Birds Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Early Birds Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 23 October 2015.
Is Early Birds Cafe safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Early Birds Cafe last inspected?
Early Birds Cafe was last inspected on 23 October 2015, more than 10 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 Early Birds Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Early Birds Cafe compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Early Birds Cafe holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Early Birds Cafe 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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