Kirkgate News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Bradford
Kirkgate News 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 12 June 2019, more than 7 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: 71 Kirkgate, Silsden, BD20 0PB
How it compares in Bradford
In Bradford, 72% of rated places manage a 5, so Kirkgate News 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% | ← Kirkgate News | |
| 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Kirkgate 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 Kirkgate News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pied Pier Pre-School Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Beckside Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Silsden Methodist Church Hall Retailers - other | 32 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2021 |
| Isherwoods Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2016 |
| Kirkgate Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Coffydale Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 4 - Good | 16 April 2026 |
| Olive & Green Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 147 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
Questions about Kirkgate News
What is Kirkgate News's food hygiene rating?
Kirkgate News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Bradford Council on 12 June 2019.
Is Kirkgate News 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 Kirkgate News last inspected?
Kirkgate News was last inspected on 12 June 2019, more than 7 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 Kirkgate 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kirkgate News compare to other places in Bradford?
72% of the 4,079 rated food businesses in Bradford hold the top rating of 5, while Kirkgate News holds a 4. 682 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Bradford Council inspects Kirkgate 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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Kirkgate News is one of 41 rated food businesses in Silsden. See every hygiene rating in Silsden →
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