Aly'sNews Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Aly'sNews Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 5 March 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: Alys Newsagents, 102 Bradford Road, Cleckheaton, BD19 3QT
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Aly'sNews Ltd sits behind roughly 3,333 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ← Aly'sNews Ltd | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Aly'sNews 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 Aly'sNews Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| click news Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Cafe Thai Takeaway Cleckheaton Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Cleckheaton Moorend Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 August 2013 |
| Cleckheaton Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 August 2019 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Cleckheaton Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Curry Masters Pizza Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Brunos Pizzaria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Aly'sNews Ltd
What is Aly'sNews Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Aly'sNews Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Kirklees Council on 5 March 2024.
Is Aly'sNews Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Aly'sNews Ltd last inspected?
Aly'sNews Ltd was last inspected on 5 March 2024, more than 2 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 Aly'sNews 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Aly'sNews Ltd compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Aly'sNews Ltd holds a 3. 191 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Aly'sNews 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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