Carlinghow Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Carlinghow 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 17 February 2014, more than 12 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: 89 Carlinghow Lane, Carlinghow, Batley, WF17 8DX
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Carlinghow 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% | ← Carlinghow 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 Carlinghow 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 Carlinghow Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2019 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2023 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Branches Day Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2019 |
| Batley Grammar School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Bargain Corner Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Batley Parish CofE Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
Questions about Carlinghow Stores
What is Carlinghow Stores's food hygiene rating?
Carlinghow Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 17 February 2014.
Is Carlinghow 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 Carlinghow Stores last inspected?
Carlinghow Stores was last inspected on 17 February 2014, more than 12 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 Carlinghow 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 Carlinghow Stores compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Carlinghow Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Carlinghow 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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Carlinghow Stores is one of 335 rated food businesses in Batley. See every hygiene rating in Batley →
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