Soothill Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Soothill Newsagents 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 28 October 2025, 8 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: 47-51 Soothill Lane, Soothill, Batley, WF17 6NJ
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Soothill Newsagents 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 | 657 | 18% | ← Soothill Newsagents | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Soothill 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 Soothill Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley Mill Outlet and Garden Centre Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Batley Mill Outlet and Garden Centre Restuarant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| B K Halal Mobile Butchers Retailers - other | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Batley Lanka Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 December 2025 |
| Bradford Road Central Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2014 |
| BRGR SHACK, Mr Tee's Icecream and Desserts Batley Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| 1 Bite fast food, Peppers fast food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Batley Food Bank Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2023 |
Questions about Soothill Newsagents
What is Soothill Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Soothill Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 28 October 2025.
Is Soothill Newsagents 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 Soothill Newsagents last inspected?
Soothill Newsagents was last inspected on 28 October 2025, 8 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 Soothill Newsagents?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Soothill Newsagents compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Soothill Newsagents holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Soothill 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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