Buckwells News Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Buckwells News 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 14 September 2023, 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: 98A Free School Lane, Halifax, Calderdale, HX1 2XE
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Buckwells News Ltd sits behind roughly 1,298 nearby businesses. 12% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,298 | 76% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 211 | 12% | ← Buckwells News Ltd | |
| 3 out of 5 | 137 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 45 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 191 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 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 Buckwells News 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 Buckwells News Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Tree Private Day Nursery Caring Premises | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Buzzi Barista Mobile caterer | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 March 2024 |
| Aulona Limited Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2023 |
| Abbeyfield Ing Royde Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Coffee Barra Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Halifax Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
Questions about Buckwells News Ltd
What is Buckwells News Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Buckwells News Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 14 September 2023.
Is Buckwells News 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 Buckwells News Ltd last inspected?
Buckwells News Ltd was last inspected on 14 September 2023, 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 Buckwells News Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Buckwells News Ltd compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Buckwells News Ltd holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Buckwells News 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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