Food Hygiene Ratings in Calderdale

1,911 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.6 out of 5. 75.5% rated "very good".

1,911
Businesses
4.6/5
Average Rating
25
Rated 0 or 1
75.5%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good75.5%1,296
Good12.3%211
Satisfactory8.1%139
Improvement Needed2.7%46
Major Improvement1.3%22
Urgent Improvement0.2%3

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen50326.3%
Retailers - other47624.9%
Pub/bar/nightclub25513.3%
Takeaway/sandwich shop25213.2%
Caring Premises1417.4%
School/college/university1246.5%
Mobile caterer573.0%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper422.2%

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.

The source snapshot contains 1,911 registered food businesses for Calderdale. Of these, 1,717 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 75.5% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.6 out of 5. The snapshot contains 25 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.

Source snapshot retrieved: July 26, 2026. Ratings may have changed since retrieval; verify with the linked authority.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Pizza JunctionHD6 4DN0May 11, 2026
Sowerby Balti HouseHX6 1HT0Nov 25, 2025
The Beehive Pub & DiningHX6 4NX0May 06, 2026
AmmansHX1 4DG1Aug 06, 2025
Darios PizzasHX6 2AE1Jun 24, 2026
Donna's DaycareHX3 1Jan 29, 2026
Early Years LightcliffeHX3 8NU1Jun 23, 2026
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
Jan's DeliHX2 9AH1Oct 23, 2025
Merkur SlotsHX1 1TT1Dec 03, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Calderdale have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 1,296 food businesses in Calderdale with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 75.5% 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.

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