Bottomley's Newsagents food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Kirklees
Bottomley's 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 2 October 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: 17 Carr Lane, Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, HD7 5AN
How it compares in Kirklees
In Kirklees, 74% of rated places manage a 5, so Bottomley's Newsagents sits behind roughly 2,676 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,676 | 74% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 658 | 18% | ← Bottomley's Newsagents | |
| 3 out of 5 | 191 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 49 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Bottomley's 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 Bottomley's Newsagents, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Harris Village Butchers Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Commercial Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2014 |
| Green Valley Grocery Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2024 |
| Culture Co Holding Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 9 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Acorn & Pip Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Gourmet! Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cornfields Nursery Caring Premises | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Chopsticks Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
Questions about Bottomley's Newsagents
What is Bottomley's Newsagents's food hygiene rating?
Bottomley's Newsagents has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Kirklees Council on 2 October 2013.
Is Bottomley's 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 Bottomley's Newsagents last inspected?
Bottomley's Newsagents was last inspected on 2 October 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 Bottomley's Newsagents?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bottomley's Newsagents compare to other places in Kirklees?
74% of the 3,633 rated food businesses in Kirklees hold the top rating of 5, while Bottomley's Newsagents holds a 4. 658 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Kirklees Council inspects Bottomley's 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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