Top News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Top News 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 9 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 55 Colne Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3AY
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Top News 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% | ← Top News | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Top News 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 Top News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boba n Bean Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 43 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Bean Brothers Coffee Company Manufacturers/packers | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2022 |
| Al Faisal Asian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Acorn Houses Respite Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Aden Mount Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Aden View Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| 24 HR Active Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2020 |
| 30 Victoria Lane Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2011 |
Questions about Top News
What is Top News's food hygiene rating?
Top News has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 9 October 2024.
Is Top News 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 Top News last inspected?
Top News was last inspected on 9 October 2024, 21 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 Top News?
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 Top News compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Top News is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Top News 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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Top News is one of 1,550 rated food businesses in Huddersfield. See every hygiene rating in Huddersfield →
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