Stew's Brews food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Stew's Brews holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Stew's Brews was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Stews Brews, 161 Chickenley Lane, Chickenley, WF12 8QS
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Stew's Brews sits behind roughly 3,333 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ← Stew's Brews | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Stew's Brews 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 Stew's Brews, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bywell Ce C Junior School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Bobby's Salt & Pepper Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about Stew's Brews
What is Stew's Brews's food hygiene rating?
Stew's Brews has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Kirklees Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Stew's Brews safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Stew's Brews last inspected?
Stew's Brews was last inspected on 28 May 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 Stew's Brews?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stew's Brews compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Stew's Brews holds a 3. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Stew's Brews 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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