Bargain Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Bargain Booze holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 15 October 2018, more than 7 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: 71B-71C Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3AZ
How it compares in Kirklees
A 2 is rare: only 49 of 3,633 rated places in Kirklees score this low, about one in 74. 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 | 658 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ← Bargain Booze | |
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Bargain Booze the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Bargain Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drip Retailers - other | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| 9 Norridge Bottom Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2013 |
| Danelaw Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Cru Wine Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
| Holmfirth Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Holmfirth Food & Wine Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2022 |
| Harveys Bar And Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Chox Chocolates Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Bargain Booze
What is Bargain Booze's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Kirklees Council on 15 October 2018.
Is Bargain Booze safe to eat at?
A 2 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 Bargain Booze last inspected?
Bargain Booze was last inspected on 15 October 2018, more than 7 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 Bargain Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bargain Booze compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Bargain Booze holds a 2. 49 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Bargain Booze 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 2 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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