Plaice to Be food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · Kirklees
Plaice to Be holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 November 2018, more than 7 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: Plaice To Be, Birstall Open Market, Market Place, WF17 9EL
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Plaice to Be 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% | ← Plaice to Be | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Plaice to Be 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 Plaice to Be, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Methodist Church Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2014 |
| Birstall Pre School Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Birstall Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 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 | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about Plaice to Be
What is Plaice to Be's food hygiene rating?
Plaice to Be has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 29 November 2018.
Is Plaice to Be 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Plaice to Be last inspected?
Plaice to Be was last inspected on 29 November 2018, more than 7 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 Plaice to Be?
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 Plaice to Be compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Plaice to Be is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Plaice to Be 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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