Village News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Calderdale
Village News 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 10 May 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: 2 - 2A Towngate, Southowram, Halifax, HX3 9QZ
How it compares in Calderdale
In Calderdale, 76% of rated places manage a 5, so Village News 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% | ← Village News | |
| 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 Very 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 Village News 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 Village News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chathas Retailers - other | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Ashdene Naturist Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Cock 'O' The North Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Halifax Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| AJJ's Delights Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Astronomer Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Cafe Passion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Anisa's Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
Questions about Village News
What is Village News's food hygiene rating?
Village News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Calderdale Council on 10 May 2024.
Is Village News 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 Village News last inspected?
Village News was last inspected on 10 May 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 Village News?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Village News compare to other places in Calderdale?
76% of the 1,713 rated food businesses in Calderdale hold the top rating of 5, while Village News holds a 4. 211 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Calderdale Council inspects Village News 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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