Close Hill Food Store
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Close Hill Food Store is a retailers - other located at 62A Close Hill Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JY, in the Kirklees local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 February 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Kirklees oversees 3,819 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Kirklees is 4.6 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 2 to 5 since 25 June 2024.
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| Rating | Date Recorded |
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| 2 | 2024-06-25 |
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What is the food hygiene rating of Close Hill Food Store?
Close Hill Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Kirklees.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Close Hill Food Store last inspected?
Close Hill Food Store was last inspected on 2026-02-25. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Close Hill Food Store located?
Close Hill Food Store is located at 62A Close Hill Lane, Newsome, Huddersfield , HD4 6JY, in the Kirklees local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the HD4 postcode area.