B & M Bargains Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
B & M Bargains Ltd 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 25 June 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: 11 Wharf Street, Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale, HX6 2EG
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so B & M Bargains Ltd sits behind roughly 1,294 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,294 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← B & M Bargains Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 138 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 193 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 B & M Bargains Ltd 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 B & M Bargains Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Starz Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Bamboo Tree Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bar Francisca Pub/bar/nightclub | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Albiola Catering Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Bobby's Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Cakeberry Bakery Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Ang's Scran Van Mobile caterer | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Booze Express Sowerby Retailers - other | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2024 |
Questions about B & M Bargains Ltd
What is B & M Bargains Ltd's food hygiene rating?
B & M Bargains Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 25 June 2024.
Is B & M Bargains Ltd 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 B & M Bargains Ltd last inspected?
B & M Bargains Ltd was last inspected on 25 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Calderdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at B & M Bargains Ltd?
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 B & M Bargains Ltd compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,709 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while B & M Bargains Ltd holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects B & M Bargains Ltd 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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