S M Hall Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
S M Hall Newsagents 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 22 November 2019, more than 6 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: 2-6 Fern Street, Bradford, BD4 9JA
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so S M Hall Newsagents sits behind roughly 2,942 nearby businesses. 17% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,942 | 72% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ← S M Hall Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 306 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 103 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 554 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 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 S M Hall 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 S M Hall Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Days Stores Retailers - other | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Aspens Services at Knowleswood Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| BAR Events UK Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Asda Express and Subway Ring Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Aspens Services at Meadow Bank Community Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Baba Jaga Polish Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2023 |
| BBQ Shack Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about S M Hall Newsagents
What is S M Hall Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
S M Hall Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 22 November 2019.
Is S M Hall Newsagents 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 S M Hall Newsagents last inspected?
S M Hall Newsagents was last inspected on 22 November 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bradford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at S M Hall Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 S M Hall Newsagents compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while S M Hall Newsagents holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects S M Hall 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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