Sharma Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Sharma Stores 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 19 January 2026, 5 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: 164 Old Bank Road, Earlsheaton, Dewsbury, WF12 7AF
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Sharma Stores 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% | ← Sharma Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sharma Stores 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 Sharma Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Bywell Ce C Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Aldi Dewsbury Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2022 |
| Cafe Mon Amis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Baltona Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2021 |
| Baig Fruit & Veg Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Admiral Casino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2022 |
| Bodanskis Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Sharma Stores
What is Sharma Stores's food hygiene rating?
Sharma Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Sharma Stores 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 Sharma Stores last inspected?
Sharma Stores was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Sharma Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Sharma Stores compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Sharma Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Sharma Stores 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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Sharma Stores is one of 407 rated food businesses in Dewsbury. See every hygiene rating in Dewsbury →
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