1,900 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 74.5% rated "very good".
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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,900 registered food businesses for Calderdale. Of these, 1,731 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 74.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 31 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Support Services | HX3 0HA | 0 | Jul 23, 2026 |
| J T Stansfield & Sons | OL14 5AG | 0 | Jul 07, 2026 |
| Julie's Fruit And Veg Box | HX7 8EH | 0 | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Sowerby Balti House | HX6 1HT | 0 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| The Beehive Pub & Dining | HX6 4NX | 0 | May 06, 2026 |
| Three Lady Chefs | HX6 2EA | 0 | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Burger King | HX1 1QG | 1 | Oct 02, 2026 |
| Darios Pizzas | HX6 2AE | 1 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Early Years Lightcliffe | HX3 8NU | 1 | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Flying Sandwich | HX2 0AL | 1 | Oct 09, 2025 |
| Ghafoor Food Store | HX1 3QQ | 1 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Go Local | HX3 5TJ | 1 | Dec 03, 2025 |
| Hebden Sarnies Ltd | HX7 8EX | 1 | Sep 07, 2026 |
| Ivy House Inn | HX2 9BB | 1 | Aug 26, 2026 |
| Jan's Deli | HX2 9AH | 1 | Oct 23, 2025 |
The source snapshot contains 1,290 food businesses in Calderdale with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 74.5% 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.
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.
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.