Top Express Uk food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Kirklees
Top Express Uk holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket 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 25 February 2022, more than 4 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: 10 Cross Church Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2PT
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Top Express Uk 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% | ← Top Express Uk | |
| 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 Top Express Uk 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 Top Express Uk, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahadu Flavours of Ethiopia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Bagel Factory Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2021 |
| Ai Tea Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Boots UK Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Brewed Cafe Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2017 |
| 30 Victoria Lane Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2011 |
| Boo Burger, Drip Chicken, Wingy, Brooklyn Fries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
Questions about Top Express Uk
What is Top Express Uk's food hygiene rating?
Top Express Uk has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 25 February 2022.
Is Top Express Uk 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 supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Top Express Uk last inspected?
Top Express Uk was last inspected on 25 February 2022, more than 4 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 Top Express Uk?
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 Top Express Uk compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Top Express Uk holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Top Express Uk 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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