Knowle Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Knowle Newsagents 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 19 December 2013, 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: 1 The Knowl, Mirfield, WF14 9RH
How it compares in Kirklees
That puts Knowle Newsagents 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% | ← Knowle Newsagents | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Knowle 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 Knowle Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| 7Days Offy Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Co-op Late Shop Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Chapel House Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
| Battyeford Ce C Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Castle Hall Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Bakers Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Knowle Newsagents
What is Knowle Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Knowle Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Kirklees Council on 19 December 2013.
Is Knowle Newsagents 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 Knowle Newsagents last inspected?
Knowle Newsagents was last inspected on 19 December 2013, 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 Knowle Newsagents?
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 Knowle Newsagents compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,632 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, and Knowle Newsagents is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Knowle 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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