A K General Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
A K General 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 25 April 2019, more than 7 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: 126-128 North Road, Ravensthorpe, Dewsbury, WF13 3AG
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts A K General 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% | ← A K General 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 A K General 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 A K General Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butt Bros Grocers Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2014 |
| budgens Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Biedronka Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Ali's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2025 |
| Cakehouse 75 Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Arthur's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| 07 July 2026 Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2020 |
| Bitescape Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
Questions about A K General Stores
What is A K General Stores's food hygiene rating?
A K General Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 25 April 2019.
Is A K General 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 A K General Stores last inspected?
A K General Stores was last inspected on 25 April 2019, more than 7 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 A K General Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does A K General Stores compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and A K General Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects A K General 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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