Hao Bao Halal food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Kirklees
Hao Bao Halal holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Zs Kitchen, 123 Halifax Old Road, Birkby, HD1 6HJ
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Hao Bao Halal 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% | ← Hao Bao Halal | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Hao Bao Halal 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 Hao Bao Halal, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkby Junior School School/college/university | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Bains Self Service Retailers - other | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Awaami Superstore Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Awaami Superstore Meat Section Retailers - other | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Birkbees Caring Premises | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| ARO Mini Market Retailers - other | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Al Yousaf Halal Meat Retailers - other | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Anmol Sweet Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2023 |
Questions about Hao Bao Halal
What is Hao Bao Halal's food hygiene rating?
Hao Bao Halal has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Hao Bao Halal 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hao Bao Halal last inspected?
Hao Bao Halal was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 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 Hao Bao Halal?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hao Bao Halal compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Hao Bao Halal holds a 4. 658 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Hao Bao Halal 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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