Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 10 July 2023, more than 3 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: Soothill Convenience Store, 23 Grace Leather Lane, Soothill, WF17 6PP
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ← Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence 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 Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Mill Outlet and Garden Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Batley Mill Outlet and Garden Centre Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Baking Art Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2023 |
| Bradford Road Central Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2014 |
| B K Halal Mobile Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| BRGR SHACK, Mr Tee's Icecream and Desserts Batley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Batley Lanka Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| 1 Bite fast food, Peppers fast food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence
What is Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 10 July 2023.
Is Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence last inspected?
Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence was last inspected on 10 July 2023, more than 3 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 Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Soothill Convenience Store And Off Licence 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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