3,838 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 73.8% rated "very good".
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.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai Shai | WF17 5PS | 0 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Chicken Diner, Hot Grill | WF13 3HH | 0 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Mullaco | WF17 7PJ | 0 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| A K General Store | WF13 1PH | 1 | Mar 02, 2026 |
| Afro-Jireh Foodstore | HD1 2EH | 1 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Alsham Pastry Unit 2 | HD1 2JY | 1 | Jan 06, 2026 |
| Byram House | HD2 1LS | 1 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Cafe de paris | HD1 2RD | 1 | May 13, 2026 |
| Carne Steakhouse | HD2 1YZ | 1 | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Cha Cha Chai | HD1 6EF | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Cow & Cake Catering | WF14 | 1 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Deli Touch Sandwich Shop | WF12 9NB | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Didi Pizza | HD7 5QQ | 1 | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Dixy Chicken Pizza | HD5 9XW | 1 | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Eden Garden | HD1 2QB | 1 | Feb 03, 2026 |
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.
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.
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.