The Thirsty Gardener

Milnsbridge

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 25 September 2025 by Kirklees.

What does this rating mean?

The Thirsty Gardener in Milnsbridge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Colne Valley Garden Centre,
Scar Lane,
Milnsbridge,
Huddersfield,
HD3 4QA

The Thirsty Gardener Hygiene Rating - 3/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Thirsty Gardener. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Thirsty Gardener?

Food hygiene at The Thirsty Gardener is inspected by Kirklees, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.kirklees.gov.uk/ or [email protected].

Questions about The Thirsty Gardener

What is The Thirsty Gardener’s food hygiene rating?

The Thirsty Gardener has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 25 September 2025.

When was The Thirsty Gardener last inspected?

The Thirsty Gardener was last inspected by Kirklees on 25 September 2025.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.