Williamson Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Williamson Newsagents holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 2022, more than 4 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: 1 Grimscar Avenue, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2TY
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Williamson Newsagents among the 2,676 places in Kirklees holding top marks, 74% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ← Williamson Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 657 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Williamson Newsagents 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 Williamson Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkby Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2013 |
| Boston Bros Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Birkby Infant And Nursery School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Al Yousaf Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Awaami Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Awaami Superstore Meat Section Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| ARO Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Bains Self Service Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Williamson Newsagents
What is Williamson Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Williamson Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 18 May 2022.
Is Williamson Newsagents safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Williamson Newsagents last inspected?
Williamson Newsagents was last inspected on 18 May 2022, more than 4 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 Williamson Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Williamson Newsagents compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Williamson Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Williamson Newsagents 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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