K B General Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
K B General Store 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 3 April 2024, more than 2 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: Klair Brothers, 5-7 Low Lane, Birstall, WF17 9EW
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so K B General Store 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% | ← K B General Store | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 K B General Store 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 K B General Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Methodist Church Other catering premises | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2014 |
| Birstall Pre School Caring Premises | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Birstall Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Birstall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Batley Girls High School Visual Arts College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about K B General Store
What is K B General Store's food hygiene rating?
K B General Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 3 April 2024.
Is K B General Store 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 K B General Store last inspected?
K B General Store was last inspected on 3 April 2024, more than 2 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 K B General Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does K B General Store compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while K B General Store holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects K B General Store 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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