Out-of-date food on sale at grocers given 1 star hygiene rating

Inspectors found cheese with a use-by date of November 20, 2025, for sale.

Haworth Wholefoods was found to be selling out of date cheese and hummus <i>(Image: Google Maps)</i>

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Out-of-date vegan cheese and hummus were found at a grocers which received a one-star food hygiene rating.

Haworth Wholefoods, on Main Street, Keighley, was inspected on January 13 by Environmental Health Officers.

Out of date cheese on sale

Inspectors found vegan cheese with a use-by date of November 20, 2025, for sale.

Out-of-date hummus was also found in the storeroom fridge, with use-by dates of November 20, 2025, and December 26, 2025.

Owners were told to discard the items as soon as possible.

Walls and ceilings covered in mould

The report found the building structure needed attention, with mould in several rooms.

Inspectors instructed the business: "Refurbish the toilet room: mouldy, perished wall and ceiling surfaces."

They also said the wash-up room was damp and required attention.

Owners were told to "adequately pest-proof the former window areas to the storeroom."

No food safety system for third year running

The business had failed to provide a written food safety system for the third visit in a row.

The report also noted gaps in food hygiene knowledge.

Inspectors said: "Food handlers should be supervised instructed and or trained in food hygiene."

They also said: "Provide allergen information for customers when requested for "loose" foods such as bread and cakes."

The business was instructed to dispose of waste legally.

Inspectors said: "Legally dispose of waste – obtain a business waste contract."

The T&A reached out to Haworth Wholefoods for comment.