The Denby food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Kirklees
The Denby holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Denby was inspected on 21 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Kirklees score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Kirklees ratings →
Address: The Denby At Denby Dale, 402 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, HD8 8RP
How this rating has changed
The Denby has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 21 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 21 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts The Denby among the 2,704 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 | 2,704 | 74% | ← The Denby | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 670 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 189 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 59 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 178 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 The Denby 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 The Denby, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren's Retailers - other | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Utterly Yorkshire 2021 Retailers - other | 100 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2021 |
| Denby Dale Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2016 |
| Candy Barn Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Denby Dale Wines Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2012 |
| Mei-licious Takeaway/sandwich shop | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 August 2026 |
| Gordon & Franks Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Denby Dale News Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2013 |
Questions about The Denby
What is The Denby's food hygiene rating?
The Denby has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 21 July 2026.
Is The Denby 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Denby last inspected?
The Denby was last inspected on 21 July 2026, a month 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 The Denby?
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 The Denby compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,675 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and The Denby is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects The Denby 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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Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Denby is one of 1,548 rated food businesses in Huddersfield. See every hygiene rating in Huddersfield →
Kirklees inspects and rates 3,853 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Kirklees →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/
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