Mini Market Meat Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Mini Market Meat Shop holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 14 July 2023, more than 2 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: Millys Mini Market, 29 Ravenshouse Road, Scout Hill, WF13 3QP
How it compares in Kirklees
A 1 is rare: only 58 of 3,632 rated places in Kirklees score this low, about one in 63. By contrast 74% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 48 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 2% | ← Mini Market Meat Shop | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Mini Market Meat Shop the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Mini Market Meat Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07 July 2026 Retailers - other | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2020 |
| Ali's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Biedronka Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Bee's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
| budgens Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Butt Bros Grocers Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2014 |
| A K General Stores Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2019 |
Questions about Mini Market Meat Shop
What is Mini Market Meat Shop's food hygiene rating?
Mini Market Meat Shop has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Kirklees Council on 14 July 2023.
Is Mini Market Meat Shop safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Mini Market Meat Shop last inspected?
Mini Market Meat Shop was last inspected on 14 July 2023, more than 2 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 Mini Market Meat Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mini Market Meat Shop compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Mini Market Meat Shop holds a 1. 58 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Mini Market Meat Shop 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Kirklees, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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