Food Hygiene Ratings in Calderdale

1,883 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.7% rated "very good".

1,883
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
26
Rated 0 or 1
74.7%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good74.7%1,260
Good13.6%230
Satisfactory8.1%136
Improvement Needed2.0%34
Major Improvement1.3%22
Urgent Improvement0.2%4

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen48325.7%
Retailers - other46124.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub25713.6%
Takeaway/sandwich shop25613.6%
Caring Premises1437.6%
School/college/university1226.5%
Mobile caterer563.0%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper412.2%

Food hygiene ratings in Calderdale are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Calderdale currently has 1,883 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,686 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. There are currently 26 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Bab Tooma ExpressHX3 8HX0Oct 13, 2025
McDonalds Restaurants LtdHX1 1TN0Dec 01, 2025
Sowerby Balti HouseHX6 1HT0Nov 25, 2025
Tulsi Indian And BangladeshiHD6 1JZ0Nov 27, 2025
AmmansHX1 4DG1Aug 06, 2025
ButtyliciousOL14 5BE1Jun 24, 2025
Cafe CartelHX1 4TF1Jan 08, 2026
Donna's DaycarreHX3 1Jan 29, 2026
E T Harvey LtdHX1 1LJ1Dec 15, 2025
Flying SandwichHX2 0AL1Oct 09, 2025
Ghafoor Food StoreHX1 3QQ1Apr 16, 2025
Go LocalHX3 5TJ1Dec 03, 2025
GrosvenorsHX1 1DZ1Feb 10, 2026
Hardie'sOL14 5EY1Dec 17, 2025
Hebden Sarnies LtdHX7 8EX1Sep 18, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Calderdale have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 1,260 food businesses in Calderdale with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Calderdale?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Calderdale?+

Inspection frequency in Calderdale depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies