MC Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
MC Stores 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 7 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Helens Newsagent, 83 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3PT
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so MC Stores 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 | 658 | 18% | ← MC Stores | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 MC Stores 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 MC Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| click news Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cleckheaton Moorend Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2013 |
| Cafe Thai Takeaway Cleckheaton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cleckheaton Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 428 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Curry Masters Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Brunos Pizzaria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Blend Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about MC Stores
What is MC Stores's food hygiene rating?
MC Stores has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 7 August 2024.
Is MC Stores 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 MC Stores last inspected?
MC Stores was last inspected on 7 August 2024, 23 months 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 MC Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 MC Stores compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while MC Stores holds a 4. 658 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects MC Stores 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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