Food Hygiene Ratings in Kirklees

3,838 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.8% rated "very good".

3,838
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
64
Rated 0 or 1
73.8%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good73.8%2,685
Good17.9%653
Satisfactory5.2%188
Improvement Needed1.3%48
Major Improvement1.7%61
Urgent Improvement0.1%3

Business types

Retailers - other70618.4%
Other catering premises69818.2%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen60915.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop57715.0%
Pub/bar/nightclub47412.4%
Caring Premises3007.8%
School/college/university2035.3%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper902.3%

Food hygiene ratings in Kirklees are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

The source snapshot contains 3,838 registered food businesses for Kirklees. Of these, 3,638 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 73.8% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 64 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 22, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Chai ShaiWF17 5PS0Jan 21, 2026
Chicken Diner, Hot GrillWF13 3HH0Jan 27, 2026
MullacoWF17 7PJ0Jun 10, 2026
A K General StoreWF13 1PH1Mar 02, 2026
Afro-Jireh FoodstoreHD1 2EH1Dec 16, 2025
Alsham Pastry Unit 2HD1 2JY1Jan 06, 2026
Byram HouseHD2 1LS1Jul 10, 2025
Cafe de parisHD1 2RD1May 13, 2026
Carne SteakhouseHD2 1YZ1Sep 03, 2025
Cha Cha ChaiHD1 6EF1Mar 11, 2026
Cow & Cake CateringWF141Oct 20, 2025
Deli Touch Sandwich ShopWF12 9NB1Nov 06, 2025
Didi PizzaHD7 5QQ1Oct 01, 2025
Dixy Chicken PizzaHD5 9XW1Jun 15, 2026
Eden GardenHD1 2QB1Feb 03, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Kirklees have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 2,685 food businesses in Kirklees with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 73.8% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Kirklees?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Kirklees?+

Inspection frequency in Kirklees depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies