4 Market Place food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
4 Market Place 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 6 August 2012, more than 13 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: Birstall, Batley, WF17 9EL
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so 4 Market Place 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% | ← 4 Market Place | |
| 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 4 Market Place 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 4 Market Place, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birstall Methodist Church Other catering premises | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2014 |
| Birstall Pre School Caring Premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Birstall Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2016 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Black Bull Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Birstall Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2024 |
| Batley Girls High School Visual Arts College School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
Questions about 4 Market Place
What is 4 Market Place's food hygiene rating?
4 Market Place has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 6 August 2012.
Is 4 Market Place 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 4 Market Place last inspected?
4 Market Place was last inspected on 6 August 2012, more than 13 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 4 Market Place?
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 4 Market Place compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while 4 Market Place holds a 4. 657 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects 4 Market Place 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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